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Dec 12, 2024
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MLT 292 - Clinical Lab Professionalism & Review Credits: 3 Lecture Hours: 3 Lab Hours: 0 Practicum Hours: 0 Work Experience: 0 Course Type: Open Students review medical laboratory subject areas, discuss clinical experiences, and present case studies. Professionalism, certification, continuing education, and legal responsibilities are discussed. A mock certification exam is given. Prerequisite: Prerequisite MLT 242 with a Grade ‘C’ or above; MLT 251 with a Grade ‘C’ or above; MLT 261 with a Grade ‘C’ or above; MLT 270 with a Grade ‘C’ or above: MLT 232 with a Grade ‘C’ or above Corequisite: Co-requisite: MLT 289 with a Grade ‘C’ or above. Competencies
- Compare and contrast clinical lab areas.
- Discuss hospital lab organization and arrangement of departments.
- Review contents of and practices within the different departments of the clinical lab.
- Practice simulated lab exercises.
- Practice exam questions for each clinical lab department.
- Create professional documents.
- Write and revise a resume.
- Identify personal skills and abilities.
- Construct a cover letter for an entry-level MLT position.
- Practice interviewing skills.
- Identify possible interview questions.
- Practice responses to questions.
- Prepare sample questions to ask a potential employer.
- Select attire.
- Discuss the impact of behaviors and non-verbal communication.
- Evaluate professional lab organizations.
- Compare and contrast ASCP, ASCLS, AMT, and other professional clinical lab groups.
- Discuss membership options.
- Attend a state or regional meeting.
- Promote the clinical lab profession.
- Design a clinical lab service learning activity or event.
- Participate in a promotional event or meeting.
- Interact with and educate non-lab personnel about the clinical lab profession.
- Evaluate case studies and/or clinical topics.
- State expected lab values.
- Correlate laboratory data in case studies and determine disease process.
- Use a variety of visual aids.
- Create a quiz or other evaluation over material presented.
- Demonstrate knowledge of medical laboratory technology consistent with an entry-level Medical Laboratory Technician.
- Review current national exam requirements and contents.
- Pass a mock certification exam.
- Discuss application requirements for national exams.
- Assess post-certification options.
- Discuss advanced degree options and routes.
- Meet with Laboratory Managers and Directors.
- Examine leadership roles for first-year lab professionals.
- Discuss continuing laboratory education and re-certification procedures.
- Assess professional conduct.
- Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills with patients, other health care professionals, and the public.
- Practice confidentiality.
- Follow written and verbal instructions.
- Demonstrate ethical time management.
- Choose workplace-appropriate attire and jewelry.
- Recognize the responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel, interacting with them with respect to their jobs and patient care.
- Recognize the need for continuing education as a function of growth and maintenance of professional competence.
- Maintain professional growth and competence through involvement in continuing education.
- Demonstrate workplace basic skills of listening, writing, leadership, and time management.
- Practice written and oral communication skills.
- Create a team atmosphere in laboratory functions.
- Discuss liability and malpractice.
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