Title: Medical Laboratory Technology I (14102-I)

Demonstrating Personal Qualities and Abilities
  Demonstrate creativity and innovation.
  Demonstrate critical thinking and problem-solving.
  Demonstrate initiative and self-direction.
  Demonstrate integrity.
  Demonstrate work ethic.
  WorkplaceReadinessSkillsPoster2019.pdf
Demonstrating Interpersonal Skills
  Demonstrate conflict-resolution skills.
  Demonstrate listening and speaking skills.
  Demonstrate respect for diversity.
  Demonstrate customer service skills.
  Collaborate with team members.
Demonstrating Professional Competencies
  Demonstrate big-picture thinking.
  Demonstrate career- and life-management skills.
  Demonstrate continuous learning and adaptability.
  Manage time and resources.
  Demonstrate information-literacy skills.
  Demonstrate an understanding of information security.
  Maintain working knowledge of current information-technology (IT) systems.
  Demonstrate proficiency with technologies, tools, and machines common to a specific occupation.
  Apply mathematical skills to job-specific tasks.
  Demonstrate professionalism.
  Demonstrate reading and writing skills.
  Demonstrate workplace safety.
Examining All Aspects of an Industry
  Examine aspects of planning within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of management within an industry/organization.
  Examine aspects of financial responsibility within an industry/organization.
  Examine technical and production skills required of workers within an industry/organization.
  Examine principles of technology that underlie an industry/organization.
  Examine labor issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine community issues related to an industry/organization.
  Examine health, safety, and environmental issues related to an industry/organization.
Addressing Elements of Student Life
  Identify the purposes and goals of the student organization.
  Explain the benefits and responsibilities of membership in the student organization as a student and in professional/civic organizations as an adult.
  Demonstrate leadership skills through participation in student organization activities, such as meetings, programs, and projects.
  Identify Internet safety issues and procedures for complying with acceptable use standards.
Exploring Work-Based Learning
  Identify the types of work-based learning (WBL) opportunities.
  (Optional) Reflect on lessons learned during the WBL experience.
  Explore career opportunities related to the WBL experience.
  (Optional) Participate in a WBL experience, when appropriate.
Exploring Foundations in Medical Laboratory Technology
  Explain the evolving roles of laboratory technology in medicine.
  Explain the importance of working within the scope of practice.
  Demonstrate technical writing.
  Explain the scientific method in context of course responsibilities.
  Explain the importance of communication skills with other members of the healthcare team in medical laboratory technology.
  Examine professional ethical standards for medical laboratory personnel.
  Perform a best-practices literature review.
  Describe government, industry, and professional regulatory bodies pertaining to medical laboratory technology.
  Adhere to government, industry, and professional regulations pertaining to medical laboratory technology.
  Explain the concept of determining reference ranges in medical laboratory testing.
  Discuss the importance of laboratory records and documentation.
  Discuss the importance of following policy and procedures regarding specimen collection, processing, and analysis.
Maintaining a Safe Environment
  Demonstrate techniques for infection control and prevention.
  Identify types of isolation.
  Describe the role of the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) and the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) in laboratory safety standards.
  Demonstrate use of Safety Data Sheets (SDSs).
  Follow institutional protocol and safety procedures.
  Identify first-aid situations, supplies, personal protective measures, emergency protection areas, and actions of a first responder.
  Identify common laboratory hazards.
  Demonstrate the use of personal protective equipment (PPE).
  Demonstrate procedures for handling and disposing of infectious and/or hazardous materials.
  Maintain laboratory equipment, a clean work area, and a clean laboratory supply storage area.
Performing Basic Laboratory Skills
  Compare various forms and grades of water used in the laboratory.
  Compare various grades of chemicals used in the laboratory, including their levels, qualities, and purposes.
  Demonstrate use of a compound microscope.
  Practice aseptic techniques.
  Perform mathematical calculations and conversions.
  Demonstrate basic pipetting techniques.
  Demonstrate the process for making stock reagents and solutions.
  Explain the importance of maintaining sterile reagents and equipment.
  Use basic weighing and measuring techniques.
  Identify routine equipment maintenance needs.
Maintaining Quality Assurance
  Demonstrate quality assurance and quality control techniques.
  Perform statistical analysis of data.
Understanding the Basics of Specimen Collection
  Demonstrate communication skills with patients with various needs.
  Correlate basic human anatomy and physiology to specimen collection.
  Interpret common abbreviations used in phlebotomy.
  Interpret basic medical laboratory terminology related to phlebotomy.
  Explain the importance of accurate patient identification in specimen collection.
  Demonstrate safe positioning of patients during venipuncture.
  Demonstrate specimen collection procedures appropriate to the patient (e.g., ethnicity, age, medical status, culture).
  Explain the order of the draw (for tubes).
  Demonstrate blood collection, handling, and processing for venipuncture procedures.
Understanding the Basics of Urinalysis
  Interpret common abbreviations used in urinalysis.
  Interpret basic medical laboratory terminology related to urinalysis.
  Describe various collection methods.
  Perform complete urinalysis.
  Interpret urinalysis test results.
Understanding the Basics of Hematology
  Explain the process of hematopoiesis.
  Interpret common abbreviations used in hematology.
  Interpret basic medical laboratory terminology related to hematology.
  Explain the components of a complete blood count (CBC).
  Explain point-of-care testing in relation to hematology.
  Describe additional procedures in the hematology department.
  Perform a peripheral blood-smear evaluation.
  Perform a microhematocrit.
  Interpret hematology test results.
Understanding the Basics of Body Chemistry
  Review basic human anatomy and physiology in relation to body chemistry.
  Interpret common abbreviations used in body chemistry.
  Interpret basic medical laboratory terminology related to body chemistry.
  Identify chemical constituents of the human body.
  Explain point-of-care testing in relation to body chemistry.
  Explain the theory behind performing routine clinical chemistry procedures.
  Interpret body chemistry test results.
  Explain chemistry instrumentation.
ADDITIONAL COURSE INFORMATION
  8377 Student Competency Record_Copyright 2021.xlsx
  8377 Standards Correlations.pdf
  8377 8378 Teacher Resources.pdf
  8377 8378 Acknowledgments and Copyright.pdf