Medical Laboratory Education of Maine

Happy National Nurses Week! As laboratorians, we recognize the invaluable contributions that nurses bring to the patient’s healthcare team. We appreciate all you do! #ThePowerOfNurses #nursing

This is the 50th anniversary of MLPW, celebrating the lab profession and the amazing people who work in the lab. We had a small celebration and invited the gov to join us. She was unable to attend but sent along the following. Happy Medical Lab Professionals week!

March is National #ColorectalCancerAwarenessMonth! Colorectal cancer is the 3rd leading cause of cancer related deaths in men and the 4th in women; the second leading cause of cancer deaths combined.  Early detection is important bit.ly/25MarchAwarene…

Students enrolled in the Aroostook Career Exploration program recently visited the University of Maine at Presque Isle to learn more about the MLT Program.  Faculty and current students provided a tour of the student lab and showcased testing in bb, chem, heme, micro, & ua.

Our faculty attended the Clinical Laboratory Educators Conference (virtually and in-person) this week. Two gave a well attended presentation on our successful hybrid and collaborative MLT program. #education #MedLab #IamASCLS

This week we raise awareness for rare blood disorders: aplastic anemia, MDS, and PNH. Check out this link to learn more aamds.org

Join us in celebrating the vital role phlebotomists play in the healthcare team! #Phlebotomists #phlebotomy #education #MedLab #MedicalLabTech

Our second year MLT students started their practicum experience today and we want to wish them the best of luck on this journey! We know they’ll do great.

This past week was Patient Recognition Week. As medical laboratory professionals, we honor our patients. Patient centered care is integral to laboratory practice. Laboratory professionals play a pivotal role in patient care even though patient's don't see or interact with us.

Second year students got to choose from a few creative assignments to complete. One of those assignments is to “design a postcard (4x6) about any topic discussed in the course”. Here are some of the creations received

Nursing and MLT students at the Presque Isle campus met today for an interprofessional training session. The students were able to work through an emergent release/trauma scenario, learn their roles in this situation, as well as the roles that their colleagues play.

Here we have a skin biopsy from the right upper abdomen from a 71 year old dermatology patient. You can see that there is an embedded tick present in this histology H&E stained slide.

What an incredible day at the Cony Highschool College Fair for UMA’s MLT program! Meeting so many bright, enthusiastic students who are eager to take the next step in their education journey was truly inspiring.

Let’s set up a microscope for peripheral blood smear review

Our second years spent the last few days in lab, but still had some Halloween fun. Happy Halloween!!

Today is World Thrombosis Day, a day to raise awareness about thrombosis which is a condition that is often underestimated and misunderstood. Want to learn more? Visit worldthrombosisday.org

Our first year MLT students were able to relax and practice their pipeting skills at the same time with this activity in lab

Someone in the US needs blood every two seconds and a single donation can save up to three lives. Our MLT program director donates blood regularly. Please consider donating if you are able

Who are Medical Laboratory Professionals?? We played a large role in the COVID-19 pandemic! Find out more here youtu.be/Qg5W_udCeNM?si…

Our first video! Who are Medical Laboratory Professionals?? Find out here! youtu.be/eoP4ozMA4_8?si…