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Posted: 06/28/07

CLT 101 - Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Technology

Course Description

Introduces students to the terms, concepts, procedures, and equipment used in a professional medical laboratory. Topics include: professional ethics and regulatory agencies; basic laboratory safety, equipment, and techniques; phlebotomy/specimen processing; quality control concepts; process improvement; documentation; Health Insurance Portability & Accountability Act (HIPAA), and point of care testing. Practical experience in phlebotomy will be provided in the institution laboratory and/or the clinical setting.

Competency Areas		Hours
Professional Ethics, Regulatory Agencies and Regulatory Laws		Class	2
Laboratory Safety, Equipment, and Techniques		D. Lab	0
Phlebotomy/Specimen Processing		P. Lab/O.B.I.	3
Quality Control Concepts		Credit	3
Process Improvement
Documentation and Computer Usage
Point of Care Testing
Prerequisite:	Program admission
Corequisite:

Course Guide

Competency	After completing this section, the student will:	Hours
		Class	D.Lab	P.Lab/ O.B.I.
PROFESSIONAL ETHICS, REGULATORY AGENCIES AND REGULATORY LAWS		4	0	0
Professional and ethical behavior	Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior associated with the medical field.
Registries and certification	Explain certification, accreditation, and licensure.
State and Federal Regulatory Laws	Discuss state and federal regulatory laws.
Hospital organization	Illustrate a typical hospital laboratory organizational chart.
	Discuss career ladders and continuing education.
	Discuss legal and ethical implications of the profession.
LABORATORY SAFETY, EQUIPMENT, AND TECHNIQUES		5	0	8
Instrumentation	Demonstrate the basic use and maintenance of the following instruments: centrifuge, microscope, spectrophotometer, and balances.
Lab glassware and pipetting	Measure volume using appropriate glassware and pipettes.
Lab safety	Demonstrate safety techniques in the storage and use of chemicals and related hazardous materials.
PHLEBOTOMY/SPECIMEN PROCESSING		6	0	20
Venipuncture	Demonstrate proper patient identification techniques.
	List the anticoagulants for each color coded evacuated tube.
	List types and sizes of needles.
	Assemble materials for blood collection.
	Identify appropriate venipuncture sites.
	Perform appropriate venipuncture with both syringe and evacuator tube using universal precautions.
	List common problems related to venipuncture and the solutions.
Skin punctures	Describe finger and heel stick procedures and related safety precautions.
	Perform finger stick procedures using aseptic technique and universal precautions.
Specimen processing	Describe specimen handling and processing including variables affected by improper technique.
	Demonstrate selected processing procedures.
QUALITY CONTROL CONCEPTS		3	0	2
Standards	Define standards and controls.
	Discuss the functions of a quality assurance program.
Statistics	Define selected statistical terms. Prepare quality control charts.
PROCESS IMPROVEMENT		1	0	0
	Describe the methods used by clinical laboratories to improve performance.
DOCUMENTATION AND COMPUTER USAGE		0	0	0
	Demonstrate ability to complete documentation in a legible manner and operate lab information computer systems.
	Explain the importance of maintaining documentation.
POINT OF CARE TESTING		1	0	0
	List “waived tests”.
	Describe the usage of POCT and its implications in laboratory testing.
	Perform POCT testing, documenting controls and competency evaluations.

Suggested Resources

Books

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Campbell, J. M., & Campbell, J. B. (Eds.). (1997). Laboratory mathematics: Medical & biological applications (5th ed.). St. Louis: Mosby.

Castleberry, B. (1996). Board of registry study guide. Chicago: ASCP Press.

Clerc, J. M. (1992). An introduction to clinical laboratory science. St. Louis: Mosby.

Cuviello, P.V. (2000). Cuviello’s reference manual for medical technology volumes I and II, 3^rd ed. Texas: Cuviello.

Davis, B.K. (1997). Phlebotomy: a client-based approach. ITP: Delmar.

Dirckx, J.H. (2001). Stedman’s concise medical dictionary for the health professions, 4^th ed. Baltimore: Lippincott.

Doucette, L.J. (1997). Mathematics for the clinical laboratory. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.

Flynn, J.C. (1999). Procedures in phlebotomy, 2^nd ed. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.

Garza, D., & Becan-McBride, K. (2001). Phlebotomy question & answer review, 5^th ed. New jersey: Prentice Hall.

Garza, D., & Becan-McBride, K. (1999). Phlebotomy Handbook, 5^th ed. Stamford, CT: Appleton & Lange.

Harr, R. R. (2000). Clinical laboratory science review, 2^nd ed. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.

Hubbard, J. D. (1997). A concise review of clinical laboratory science. Philadelphia: Williams & Wilkens.

Karselis, T.C. (1994). The pocket guide to clinical laboratory instrumentation. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.

Karni, K (1997). Opportunities in medical technology careers(clinical laboratory science). Lincolnwood, IL: National Textbook.

Kennamer, M. (2002). Basic infection control for health care providers. Thomson Learning: Delmar.

Linne, J. J., & Ringsrud, K. M. (1999). Basic techniques in clinical laboratory science. St. Louis: Mosby.

Strasinger, S. K. & Di Lorenzo, M. S. (1999) Skills for the patient care technician. Philadelphia: F.A .Davis.

Strasinger, S. K. & Di Lorenzo, M. S. (1996) Phlebotomy workbook. Philadelphia: F.A. Davis.

Thomas, C. L. (Ed.). (2001). Taber's cyclopedic medical dictionary (19th ed.). Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.

Vitale, B.A. & Nugent, P.M. (1996). Test success: test-taking techniques for the healthcare student. Philadelphia: F. A. Davis.

Ward, K.M, Leiken, A.M. & Lehmann, C.A. (1994) Clinical laboratory instrumentation and automation. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders.

CD-ROM

Phlebotomy Tutor, Lippincott 1998.