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Implement a safe, quality-driven specimen management process*
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in lab and/or simulation
Criteria
Follow all posted laboratory safety procedures
Handle specimens*
Package specimens*
Store specimens*
Prepare specimen for selected test
Evaluate specimen quality
Interpret normal and abnormal results
Recognize accurate vs. erroneous results*
Follow quality control procedures* for selected equipment
Handle specimens to ensure maximum accuracy of results*
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Use the microscope as a veterinary diagnostic tool
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in lab and/or simulation, exam
Criteria
Differentiate between the types of microscopes used in veterinary diagnostic laboratories
Prepare a microscope for use
Prepare specimens* for microscopic examination
Use most accurate and efficient microscopy technique for viewing different specimens
Adjust lens magnification effectively
Adjust image resolution effectively
Use the properties of light to affect contrast and resolution
Solve common microscope equipment malfunctions
Maintain microscope to ensure safety of patients, clients, and staff*
Prepare a microscope for storage
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Perform urinalysis
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in lab and/or simulation, exam
Criteria
Differentiate between the types of diagnostic tests used to determine urine qualities
Perform selected sample collection techniques [voided mid-stream]
Determine physical properties of urine (volume, color, clarity, odor, & specific gravity*)
Test chemical properties of urine*
Examine and identify components of urine sediment*
Prepare sample for selected urinalysis
Evaluate sample quality
Use the correct diagnostic instrument for selected test
Interpret normal and abnormal results
Recognize accurate vs. erroneous results*
Follow safety and quality control procedures* (urine preservation, properly mixed sample, timely completion of testing, standardized sample volumes for testing, unstained vs. stained sediment)
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Perform diagnostic hematologic tests
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in lab, and/or simulation, exam
Criteria
Differentiate between the types of diagnostic hematologic tests
Discuss selected sample collection techniques
Prepare sample for selected hematologic test
Evaluate sample quality
Use the correct diagnostic instrument for selected test
Interpret normal and abnormal results
Recognize accurate vs. erroneous results*
Follow safety and quality control procedures*
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Perform microscopic exam of blood film* and a Complete Blood Count (CBC)
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in lab and/or simulation, exam
Criteria
Conduct a Complete Blood Count (CBC) to include hemoglobin*, packed cell volume*, total protein*, white cell count*, red cell count*
Prepare blood film and stain using a variety of techniques*
Create and stain* a diagnostic blood smear
Perform WBC differential on blood smear
Evaluate blood smear for WBC and RBC morphology and platelet numbers
Calculates blood indices*
Perform leukocyte differential – normal vs abnormal*
Evaluate erythrocyte morphology – normal vs abnormal*
Estimate platelet numbers*
Calculate absolute values*
Correct white blood cell counts for nucleated cells*
Prepare sample for selected blood chemistries
Evaluate sample quality
Use the correct diagnostic instrument for selected test
Interpret normal and abnormal results
Recognize accurate vs. erroneous results*
Follow safety and quality control procedures*
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Perform blood chemistry tests
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in lab and/or simulation, exam
Criteria
Explain the purpose of blood chemistry testing
Differentiate between sample harvesting methods
Differentiate between the constituents of whole blood, plasma, and serum
Use common blood chemistry instruments
Distinguish the role of selected blood chemistries (BUN*, glucose*, common enzymes*)
Prepare sample for selected blood chemistries
Evaluate sample quality
Use the correct diagnostic instrument for selected test
Interpret normal and abnormal results
Recognize accurate vs. erroneous results*
Follow safety and quality control procedures*
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Perform cytologic evaluations
Assessment Strategies
Skill demonstration in lab and/or simulation, exam
Criteria
Identify pathologic conditions based on cytology
Collect cytologic specimen (transudate, exudate) from joint, cerebrospinal, airway, or body cavity
Perform fine needle tissue aspirates and impression smear preparation (differentiate benign vs. malignant)
Prepare specimen for selected test (prep technique and Diff-Quik stain)
Evaluate ear cytology*
Evaluate canine vaginal smears* [GROUP]
Explain timing and types of pregnancy testing
Evaluate sample quality
Interpret normal and abnormal results
Recognize accurate vs. erroneous results*
Follow quality control procedures*
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Relate the results of specimen analysis to clinical situations
Assessment Strategies
Role Play, Exam, Skill Demonstration in Lab and/or simulation
Criteria
Communicate obtained test results to [client]
Collaborate with [veterinarian] to communicate results to client and veterinary team members
Collaborate with [veterinarian] to assess need for additional tests*
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Document test results in animal medical record
Assessment Strategies
Medical record, Exam
Criteria
Identify components of a medical record
Record the date for medical record entry
Record an accurate summary of test results
Use accurate veterinary medical terminology in the summary of test results
Include a signature following medical record entry
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Use immunoassays as a veterinary diagnostic tool.
Assessment Strategies
Skill Demonstration in lab and/or simulation exam
Criteria
Explain the purpose of immunoassay testing
Collect specified samples (plasma, serum)
Perform diagnostic examination of blood (ELISA, slide/card agglutinations)
Agglutination
Blood typing
Cross-matching*
Evaluate sample quality
Use correct diagnostic instrument for selected test
Interpret normal and abnormal results
Recognize accurate vs. erroneous results*
Follow safety and quality control procedures