Course | Madison College Outline of Instruction

31509303Medical Assistant Lab Procedures 1

Course Information

Description

Introduces medical assistant students to laboratory procedures commonly performed by medical assistants in a medical office setting. Students perform Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) waived routine laboratory procedures commonly performed in the ambulatory care setting. Students follow laboratory safety requirements and federal regulations while performing specimen collection and processing, microbiology and urinalysis testing.

Total Credits

Prior Learning Assessment

Experiential-Skill Demonstration

Course Competencies

Adhere to laboratory safety principles per federal regulations and guidelines

Assessment Strategies

on a written and/or practical test

in a performance demonstration

in the laboratory

Criteria

match types and uses of personal protective equipment

you select appropriate PPE to the assigned task

you identify personal safety precautions as established by OSHA

you identify safety techniques that can be used to prevent accidents and maintain a safe work environment

you describe the importance of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in a healthcare setting

you identify workplace safeguards such as safety signs, symbols, and labels

you discuss fire safety issues in a healthcare environment

you discuss requirements for responding to hazardous material disposal

you comply with safety practices

you evaluate the work environment to identify safe vs. unsafe working conditions.

you demonstrate the proper use of the following equipment: eyewash, fire extinguishers, and sharps disposal containers

you demonstrate methods of fire prevention in the healthcare setting

you participate in training on Standard Precautions
Instruct patients in the collection of specimens

Assessment Strategies

by writing and/or role-playing patient instructions

on a written and/or practical test

Criteria

you properly identify the patient

you report relevant information to others succinctly and accurately

you respond to patient questions accurately

role-play includes all critical steps, performed in the correct order according to the performance checklist

role-play is appropriate to patient needs

instructions are presented clearly and precisely
Obtain specimens for laboratory testing

Assessment Strategies

in the laboratory

with a role-play partner

on a written and/or practical test

Criteria

you properly identify the patient

you select the correct equipment and supplies

you exhibit professional behavior according to established guidelines

you perform all critical steps in the right order according to the performance checklist

you position yourself correctly

you employ proper technique

you utilize personal protective equipment as appropriate for procedure

you follow safety procedures

you explain procedure to patient

you verbalize an explanation of the process to the instructor which displays critical thinking

you report relevant information to others succinctly and accurately

you screen test results

you distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable lab specimens
Process laboratory specimens

Assessment Strategies

in the laboratory

using laboratory manuals

on a written and/or practical test

Criteria

you properly identify the patient

you process laboratory specimens according to process requirements

you select the correct equipment and supplies

you exhibit professional behavior according to established guidelines

you perform all critical steps in the right order according to the performance checklist

you employ proper technique

you utilize personal protective equipment as appropriate for procedure

you follow safety procedures

you verbalize an explanation of the process to the instructor which displays critical thinking

you report relevant information to others succinctly and accurately

you maintain laboratory test results using flow sheets

you distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable lab specimens
Perform quality control measures

Assessment Strategies

in an oral or written response

on a written and/or practical test

Criteria

you properly identify the patient

you report relevant information to others succinctly and accurately

you distinguish between normal and abnormal test results

response outlines in detail the decision selected by the learner

response demonstrates a thorough understanding of relevant aspects of applying quality control measures to the case

response includes an explanation of why the decision was selected

response is supported by relevant evidence

response is well organized

response shows evidence of critical thinking
Perform CLIA waived urinalysis

Assessment Strategies

in the laboratory

with a role-play partner

Criteria

you properly identify the patient

you select the correct equipment and supplies

you exhibit professional behavior according to established guidelines

you perform all critical steps in the right order according to the performance checklist

you position yourself correctly

you employ proper technique

you utilize personal protective equipment as appropriate for procedure

you follow safety procedures

you explain procedure to patient

you apply QC and QA measures

you verbalize an explanation of the process to the instructor which displays critical thinking

you distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable lab specimens

you screen test results

you distinguish between normal and abnormal test results

you report relevant information to others succinctly and accurately

you analyze charts, graphs and/or tables in the interpretation of healthcare results
Perform CLIA waived microbiology testing

Assessment Strategies

in the laboratory

with a simulation or role-play partner

on a written and/or practical test

Criteria

you properly identify the patient

you exhibit professional behavior according to established guidelines

you select the correct equipment and supplies

you perform all critical steps in the right order according to the performance checklist

you display sensitivity to patient rights and feelings in collecting specimens

you position yourself correctly

you employ proper technique

you utilize personal protective equipment as appropriate for procedure

you apply QC and QA measures

you follow safety procedures

you explain procedure to patient

you verbalize an explanation of the process to the instructor which displays critical thinking

you report relevant information to others succinctly and accurately

you discuss quality control issues related to handling microbiological specimens

you identify disease processes that are indications for CLIA waived tests

you screen test results

you distinguish between normal and abnormal test results
Perform routine maintenance of clinical lab equipment

Assessment Strategies

in the laboratory

on a written and/or practical test

Criteria

you select the correct equipment and supplies

you report relevant information to others succinctly and accurately

you exhibit professional behavior according to established guidelines

you perform all critical steps in the right order according to the performance checklist

you employ proper technique

you utilize personal protective equipment as appropriate for procedure

you follow safety procedures

you apply QC and QA measures

you verbalize an explanation of the process to the instructor which displays critical thinking