MLT 180 - Clinical Practicum I

1. Collect blood specimens from patients
   1. Demonstrate proper patient identification
   2. Follow recommended isolation techniques
   3. Select appropriate collection apparatus
   4. Perform venipucture or skin puncture
   5. Choose tube types
   6. Communicate appropriately with patient
   7. Assess patient reactions
2. Perform post-blood collection procedures
   1. Dispose of biological waste
   2. Perform post-donation care of the patient
   3. Transport specimen to lab
3. Operate laboratory information system, if applicable.
   1. Print patient sample labels
   2. Enter laboratory data.
   3. Use the computer system with integrity.
4. Assess laboratory safety and quality control
   1. Identify safety and precaution labels and signs
   2. Disinfect collection area
   3. Wear appropriate personal protective equipment
   4. Practice correct hand-washing technique
   5. Protect self, student-patient, and clinical patients from transmission of infectious disease
   6. Perform appropriate error correction and documentation
   7. Determine factors that affect procedures and results
5. Demonstrate professional conduct.
   1. Demonstrate interpersonal communication skills with patients, other health care professionals, and the public.
   2. Practice confidentiality.
   3. Follow written and verbal instructions.
   4. Demonstrate ethical time management.
   5. Choose workplace-appropriate clothing and jewelry.
   6. Recognize the responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel, interacting with them with respect to their jobs and patient care.
   7. Recognize the need for continuing education as a function of growth and maintenance of professional competence.
   8. Maintain professional growth and competence through involvement in continuing education.
   9. Demonstrate workplace basic skills of listening, writing, leadership, and time management.
   10. Practice written and oral communication skills.
   11. Create a team atmosphere in laboratory functions.
6. Demonstrate judgment and decision making skills.
   1. Trouble-shoot common procedural and technical phlebotomy problems.
   2. Perform corrective action.
   3. Check for sources of errors.
   4. Evaluate findings to recognize and report the need for additional collection procedure.