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Western Technical College 10513152 Clinical Experience 2 Course Outcome Summary Course Information Description Career Cluster Instructional Level Total Credits 4 Total Hours 288 This clinical

1 Western Technical College Clinical Experience 2 Course Outcome Summary Course Information Description Career Cluster Instructional Level Total Credits 4 Total Hours 288 This clinical provides continuing practice for the principles and procedures of laboratory medicine as an entry level Clinical Laboratory Technician in a clinical laboratory setting. You will learn to operate state of the art instruments and report results on Laboratory Information Systems. Health Science Associate Degree Courses Textbooks , 152, 153 Clinical Experience Handbook. Western. Publisher: Western. Required. Success Abilities 1. Apply mathematical concepts. 2. Demonstrate ability to think critically. 3. Demonstrate ability to value self and work ethically with others in a diverse population. 4. Make decisions that incorporate the importance of sustainability. 5. Transfer social and natural science theories into practical applications. 6. Use effective communication skills. 7. Use technology effectively. Experiential Learning 1. Work Based Learning Program Outcomes 1. Practice laboratory safety and regulatory compliance. 2. Collect and process biological specimens. 3. Monitor and evaluate quality control in the laboratory. Course Outcome Summary - Page 1 of 5

2 4. Apply modern clinical methodologies including problem solving and troubleshooting according to predetermined criteria. 5. Correlate laboratory results to diagnosis of clinical conditions and/or diseases. 6. Perform information processing in the clinical laboratory. 7. Model professional behaviors, ethics, and appearance. Course Competencies 1. Adhere to safety/infection control procedures by following established safety policies and procedures at the clinical sites 1.1. you adhere to OSHA standards you wear the appropriate PPE you follow the infection control procedures you locate safety devices at the clinical site (i.e. fire extinguishers, eyewash sites, etc.) you utilize safety devices appropriately. 2. Investigate the use of Laboratory Information Systems (LIS) by observing or performing laboratory data input 2.1. you input data without error you follow established protocol for reporting patients you generate LIS documents appropriate for the procedure. 2.a. Retrieve patient data for accuracy and evaluation 2.b. Report laboratory test results using LIS 3. Perform blood and other specimen collection by successfully collecting blood specimens using appropriate technique at the clinical site 3.1. the Phlebotomy Checklist is successfully completed you collect other laboratory specimens determined by the clinical site according to established site protocol you process specimens according to established site protocol you meet the specified minimum number of specimen collections. 4. Operate laboratory equipment and instrumentation by operating laboratory equipment and instruments at your clinical site 4.1. you perform instrument verification procedures as appropriate you perform quality control you evaluate quality control results for acceptability. Course Outcome Summary - Page 2 of 5

3 4.4. you evaluate specimen integrity for analysis (testing) you analyze patient samples you verify the validity of test results you perform appropriate follow-up as per protocol you recognize instrument malfunction you report problems to appropriate personnel. 4.a. preventative maintenance 4.b. troubleshooting 4.c. quality control 5. Perform coagulation procedures by performing coagulation procedures as assigned at your clinical site 5.1. you choose appropriate specimen you follow established laboratory testing procedure you evaluate test results you report test results according to site protocol. 6. Perform immunological testing by performing immunological tests at your clinical site 6.1. you choose appropriate specimen you follow established laboratory testing procedure you evaluate test results you report test results according to site protocol. 7. Perform chemistry procedures by performing chemistry procedures at your clinical site 7.1. you choose appropriate specimen you follow established laboratory testing procedure you evaluate test results you report test results according to site protocol. 8. Perform urinalysis by performing urinalysis at your clinical site 8.1. you choose appropriate specimen you follow established laboratory testing procedure you evaluate test results you report test results according to site protocol. 9. Perform immunohematological techniques. Course Outcome Summary - Page 3 of 5

4 9.1. by performing immunohematological techniques at the clinical sites 9.1. you choose appropriate specimen you follow established laboratory testing procedure you evaluate test results you report practice patient results. 10. Perform hematology procedures by performing hematology procedures at your clinical site you choose appropriate specimen you follow established laboratory testing procedure you evaluate test results you report test results according to site protocol. 11. Perform microbiology procedures by performing microbiology procedures at your clinical site you choose appropriate specimen you follow established laboratory testing procedure you evaluate test results you report test results according to site protocol. 12. Perform body fluid analysis by performing body fluid analysis at your clinical site you choose appropriate specimen you follow established laboratory testing procedure you evaluate test results you report test results according to site protocol. 12.a. Perform CFS analysis 13. Correlate results of laboratory testing with diseases and conditions through varied, provided evaluation tools you demonstrate a thorough understanding of concepts and procedures for laboratory tests you interpret laboratory test results you connect results with conditions/diseases you detail the decision made you support decision with relevant evidence. 14. Correlate body fluid analysis results with conditions/diseases. Course Outcome Summary - Page 4 of 5

5 14.1. Case Study you demonstrate a thorough understanding of concepts and procedures for body fluid analysis you interpret laboratory test results you connect results with conditions/diseases you detail the decision made you support decision with relevant evidence. 15. Demonstrate ethical and professional conduct On-the-job Performance you perform all clinical expectations you receive an acceptable clinical evaluation. 16. Prepare for employment as an MLT/CLT by completing documentation for employment search by preparing for the MLT/CLT certification examination you compile completed checklists and clinical evaluation tools you include documentation of clinical sites and instruments used you develop a resume you draft letter of introduction to a clinical facility as necessary you reflect on your personal strengths, areas of improvement, and insights you schedule your participation in the MLT/CLT certification examination you obtain study guides and review materials as necessary you complete simulated examinations. Course Outcome Summary - Page 5 of 5

Phlebotomy Skills and Experience

Western Technical College 10513107 Phlebotomy Skills and Experience Course Outcome Summary Course Information Description Career Cluster Instructional Level Total Credits 3 Total Hours 117 The phlebotomy