AGV 234 - Clinical Pathology Skills

1. Assess individual tests and their use
   1. Identify various panels and their application
   2. Discuss results of panels and their significance
   3. Perform test procedure for blood chemistry panel
2.  Interpret Coagulation Tests
   1. Evaluate platelet counts
   2. Perform coagulation tests
3. Perform Common microbiologic testing
   1. Describe collection procedures
   2. Explain microbial identification techniques
   3. Culture bacteria and perform susceptibility testing   
4. Illustrate advanced sampling techniques and procedures
   1. Describe how to collect blood gas samples
   2. Explain a patient’s acid-base status
5. Maintain common laboratory testing equipment
   1. Describe how to clean equipment
   2. Describe common quality control measures