Standard |
Rev.03/17/03
MLT 101 - Introduction to Medical
Laboratory Technology
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; and point of care testing. Practical experience in phlebotomy will be provided in the institution laboratory and/or the clinical setting.
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Professional Ethics and Regulatory Agencies |
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Laboratory Safety, Equipment, and Techniques |
D. Lab |
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Phlebotomy/Specimen Processing |
P. Lab/O.B.I. |
3 |
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Quality Control Concepts |
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Process Improvement |
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Documentation |
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Point of Care Testing |
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Prerequisite: |
program admission |
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Course Guide |
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Competency |
After completing this
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D.Lab |
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PROFESSIONAL ETHICS AND
REGULATORY AGENCIES |
4 |
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Professional and ethical behavior |
Demonstrate professional and ethical behavior associated with the medical field. |
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Registries and certification |
Explain certification, accreditation, and licensure. |
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State and federal lab licensure laws |
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Hospital organization |
Illustrate a typical hospital laboratory organizational chart. |
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Discuss career ladders and continuing education. |
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Discuss legal and ethical implications of the profession. |
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LABORATORY SAFETY, EQUIPMENT, AND TECHNIQUES |
5 |
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8 |
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Instrumentation |
Demonstrate the basic use and maintenance of the following instruments: centrifuge, microscope, spectrophotometer, and balances. |
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Lab glassware and pipetting |
Measure volume using appropriate glassware and pipettes. |
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Lab safety |
Demonstrate safety techniques in the storage and use of chemicals and related hazardous materials. |
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PHLEBOTOMY/SPECIMEN PROCESSING |
6 |
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20 |
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Venipuncture |
Demonstrate proper patient identification techniques. |
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List the anticoagulants for each color coded evacuated tube. |
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List types and sizes of needles. |
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Assemble materials for blood collection. |
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Identify appropriate venipuncture sites. |
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Perform appropriate venipuncture with both syringe and evacuator tube using universal precautions. |
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List common problems related to venipuncture and the solutions. |
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Skin punctures |
Describe finger and heel stick procedures and related safety precautions. |
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Perform finger stick procedures using aseptic technique and universal precautions. |
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Specimen processing |
Describe specimen handling and processing including variables affected by improper technique. |
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Demonstrate selected processing procedures. |
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QUALITY CONTROL CONCEPTS |
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2 |
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Standards |
Define standards and controls. |
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Discuss the functions of a quality assurance program. |
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Statistics |
Define selected statistical terms. Prepare quality control charts. |
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PROCESS IMPROVEMENT
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Describe the methods used by clinical laboratories to improve performance. |
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DOCUMENTATION |
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Demonstrate ability to complete documentation in a legible manner. |
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Explain the importance of maintaining documentation. |
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POINT OF CARE TESTING |
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List “waived tests”. |
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Describe the usage of POCT and its implications in laboratory testing. |
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Perform POCT testing, documenting controls and competency evaluations. |
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