MAP 228 - Med Lab Procedures II

Credits: 3
Lecture Hours: 2
Lab Hours: 2
Practicum Hours: 0
Work Experience: 0
Course Type: Voc/Tech

Students will use critical thinking skills to incorporate cognitive knowledge in the performance of psychomotor and affective domains during skill development in venipuncture, capillary puncture, hematology testing, blood chemistry analysis, immunology testing with lab test reporting, and documentation. The course will also address ECG acquisition, patient education, compliance with OSHA, CLIA and quality control requirements. Students will learn how to use and maintain standard laboratory equipment. Students must provide proof of current Healthcare Provider CPR certification.
Prerequisite: Grade of “C” or better in MAP 225.
Corequisite: MAP 346
Competencies

Perform blood collection techniques
1. Obtain blood using venipuncture methods
2. Obtain blood using the capillary puncture method
Perform hematology, blood chemistry, and immunology testing
1. Obtain appropriate specimen collection
2. Properly label specimen
3. Test specimen according to established instructions and guidelines
4. Report lab test results and documentation
Perform ECG acquisition
1. Instruct the patient regarding the procedure
2. Set up the procedure
3. Acquire the ECG recording according to protocol
4. Report the results
5. Document the procedure
Comply with OSHA, CLIA, and quality control requirements
1. Maintain patient log books for CLIA waived laboratory testing
2. Perform a quality control measure
3. Dispose of regulated medical waste
Examine protocols and guidelines for reporting laboratory test results
1. Differentiate between normal and abnormal test results
2. Maintain laboratory test results using flow sheets
3. Reassure a patient of the accuracy of test results

Competencies Revised Date: AY2027