MA 150 Laboratory Orientation

Study of various office laboratory procedures and, in most instances, how to do them; hematology, urinalysis, immunology and phlebotomy.

Credits

3

Prerequisite

Admission to the Medical Assistant program

Course Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. Recognize the purpose of the clinical laboratory, as well as its departmental and personnel structure
2. Demonstrate a basic foundation in medical terminology, especially as it applies to the clinical laboratory
3. Explain some ethical and legal considerations for laboratory personnel
4. Define and state the critical importance of infection control in the ambulatory care setting and the physician’s office lab (POL)
5. Demonstrate a thorough knowledge of various safety issues in the laboratory and the healthcare environment
6. Explain the importance of CLIA and the regulations of testing in the POL
7. Describe and demonstrate the concepts of quality control and quality assurance in the POL
8. Dispose of specimens and equipment in accordance with federal, state and local guidelines
9. Explain the types of equipment used to obtain specimens from a patient
10. Demonstrate how to correctly complete a laboratory requisition
11. Explain the importance of correct patient identification, complete specimen labeling, and proper handling, storage and delivery of patient specimens
12. Describe the hazards and complications of drawing blood
13. Explain and perform venipunctures on live patients using a vacutainer and a syringe
14. Instruct and demonstrate to a patient how to monitor their own blood glucose
15. Perform various CLIA waived lab tests in a manner acceptable for entry-level employment
16. List the most common lab profiles and explain the body system or function being surveyed
17. Identify abnormal or critical lab test results
18. Demonstrate the proper use and care of a compound microscope
19. Apply ethical standards and professionalism in the medical laboratory