31509305Medical Assistant Lab Procedures 2
Course Information
Description
Prepares students to perform phlebotomy and Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendment (CLIA) waived hematology, chemistry, immunology and laboratory procedures commonly performed by medical assistants in the ambulatory care setting.
Total Credits
2
Prior Learning Assessment
  • Experiential-Skill Demonstration
Course Competencies
  1. Perform venipuncture
    Assessment Strategies
    in the laboratory
    with a role-play partner or mannequin
    on a written and/or practical test
    Criteria
    you select the correct equipment and supplies
    you exhibit professional behavior according to established guidelines
    you you report relevant information to others succinctly and accurately
    you perform all critical steps according to the performance checklist
    you apply QC and QA measures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process to the instructor which displays critical thinking

  2. Process laboratory specimens per procedure requirements
    Assessment Strategies
    in the laboratory
    using laboratory manuals
    on a written and/or practical test
    Criteria
    you select the correct equipment and supplies
    you exhibit professional behavior according to established guidelines
    you report relevant information to others succinctly and accurately
    you perform all critical steps according to the performance checklist
    you apply QC and QA measures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process to the instructor which displays critical thinking

  3. Perform CLIA-waived immunology testing
    Assessment Strategies
    in the laboratory
    with a simulation or role-play partner
    on a written and/or practical test
    Criteria
    you select the correct equipment and supplies
    you exhibit professional behavior according to established guidelines
    you report relevant information to others succinctly and accurately
    you perform all critical steps according to the performance checklist
    you apply QC and QA measures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process to the instructor which displays critical thinking
    you screen test results

  4. Perform quality control measures
    Assessment Strategies
    through a written or oral response
    on a written and/or practical test
    Criteria
    you report relevant information to others succinctly and accurately
    response outlines in detail the decision selected by the learner
    response includes an explanation of why the decision was selected
    response is supported by relevant evidence
    response is well organized
    response evidences correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling
    response shows evidence of critical thinking

  5. Perform CLIA-waived hematology testing
    Assessment Strategies
    in the laboratory
    on a written and/or practical test
    Criteria
    you select the correct equipment and supplies
    you exhibit professional behavior according to established guidelines
    you report relevant information to others succinctly and accurately
    you perform all critical steps according to the performance checklist
    you apply QC and QA measures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process to the instructor which displays critical thinking
    you screen test results

  6. Perform CLIA-waived chemistry testing
    Assessment Strategies
    in the laboratory
    on a written and/or practical test
    Criteria
    you select the correct equipment and supplies
    you screen test results
    you exhibit professional behavior according to established guidelines
    you report relevant information to others succinctly and accurately
    you perform all critical steps according to the performance checklist
    you apply QC and QA measures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process to the instructor which displays critical thinking

  7. Perform capillary puncture
    Assessment Strategies
    in the laboratory
    with a mannequin or role-play partner
    on a written and/or practical test
    Criteria
    you select the correct equipment and supplies
    you properly identify patient
    you complete all necessary paperwork correctly you report relevant information to others succinctly and accurately
    you exhibit professional behavior according to established guidelines
    you apply QC and QA measures
    you distinguish between acceptable and unacceptable lab specimens
    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