MAP 225 - Med Lab Procedures I

1. Perform routine urinalysis
   1. Instruct patient on specimen collection
   2. Label patient specimen
   3. Document patient results
2. Perform microbiologic testing
   1. Instruct patient on specimen collection
   2. Label patient specimen
   3. Document patient results
3. Implement quality control procedures
   1. Follow CLIA guidelines and regulations for the clinical laboratory
   2. Provide examples of quality assurance practices in healthcare 
4. Identify standard precautions used in the medical laboratory
   1. Wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
   2. Dispose of biohazardous materials following regulated medical waste guidelines
5. Perform basics of first aid
   1. Respond to emergencies in the medical office
   2. Discuss the physical and emotional effects on persons involved in an emergency
6. Define the principles of standard precautions 
   1. Select appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) for all body fluids, non-intact skin, and mucous membranes   
   2. List Center for Disease Control (CDC) regulations that impact healthcare practices
7. Identify components of safety and protective practices in a healthcare environment 
   1. List fundamental principles for evacuation of a healthcare setting 
   2. Apply fire safety and prevention guidelines for the medical office 
   3. Comply with safety signs, safety symbols, and labels 
8. Analyze basic units of measurement in the metric and household system     
   1. Convert among measurement systems.  
   2. Demonstrate knowledge of basic math computations.