CLT 1203 Lab for Introduction to Clinical Laboratory

Outcomes

• Demonstrate use of personal protective equipment, explain the importance of the safety manual, and identify key elements in the following categories: biohazards, fire, electrical, chemical hazard.
• Differentiate glassware by description and use, describe types and uses of laboratory centrifuges and routine maintenance.
• Demonstrate proper use of different microscopes.
• Demonstrate proper steps necessary for Quality assurance programs established by the JCAHO, CLIA88, and explain how proficiency testing is used to verify laboratory accuracy.
• Demonstrate proper collection and processing of the following specimens: blood, urine, body fluid, sputum, stool, throat , and wound culture.
• Demonstrate proficiency in point-of-care testing.
• Demonstrate proficiency in blood collection techniques for capillary or venous blood ( syringe, vacutainer, wing infusion).

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