Medical Assisting Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures



Medical Assisting Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures WVEIS Code 0737

Within this course instruction will focus on an introduction to the medical laboratory, safety, principles of disease transmission and prevention, and medical and surgical asepsis. Students will obtain the knowledge and skills necessary to assist and/or perform basic laboratory and diagnostic procedures. Current technology will be utilized to master course standards. Students are provided the opportunity to participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO).

Standard 1: Introduction to the Medical Laboratory (0737.S.1)

Students will identify the general purposes of the medical laboratory and the laboratory personnel found within.

Introduction to the Medical Laboratory Objectives

Students will:

0737.1.1 Describe various purposes of laboratory testing.

0737.1.2 Describe the main similarities and differences between independent laboratories and physician’s office laboratories (POLs).

0737.1.3 Explain the levels of laboratory personnel in relationship to education, skills and duties.

0737.1.4 List eight different departments that could be found within a medical laboratory.

0737.1.5 Name nine of the most common laboratory profiles and explain the body system or function being surveyed.

Standard 2: Disease Transmission and Prevention (0737.S.2)

Students will describe principles of disease transmission and prevention.

Disease Transmission and Prevention Objectives

The student will:

0737.2.1 Discuss the growth requirement for microorganisms and illustrate the cycle of infection.

0737.2.2 Identify and describe the various methods of disease transmission.

0737.2.3 Explain the techniques used to break the cycle of infection.

0737.2.4 Discuss the purpose of regulatory bodies (OSHA, CDC, CLIA) and describe how they impact the medical office.

0737.2.5 Apply Standard Precautions when handling bio-hazardous material.

0737.2.6 Explain the exposure incident report and follow up procedures.

Standard 3: Medical and Surgical Asepsis (0737.S.3)

Students will identify principles of disease transmission and prevention.

Medical and Surgical Asepsis Objectives

Students will:

0737.3.1 Compare and contrast medical and surgical asepsis.

0737.3.2 Differentiate between sanitization, disinfections, and sterilization practices.

0737.3.3 Discuss methods of sanitization and disinfections and explain how and when they are applied in the medical office.

0737.3.4 Describe methods of sterilization.

0737.3.5 Demonstrate the proper technique for preparing, wrapping, and autoclaving instruments.

0737.3.6 Define and apply techniques of surgical asepsis including sterile technique, gloving, use of transfer forceps assisting with minor surgery, and wound care.

Standard 4: POL Regulations and Safety (0737.S.4)

Students will apply basic safety standards.

POL Regulations and Safety Objectives

Students will:

0737.4.1 Name six general rules for safety within the medical laboratory.

0737.4.2 Identify the regulatory agencies associated with Physician’s Office Laboratories.

0737.4.3 Identify CDC standard precautions.

0737.4.4 Explain and discuss lab practices that yield quality assurance and quality control in the medical laboratory.

0737.4.5 Discuss safety issues associated with processing specimens.

0737.4.6 Demonstrate correct completion of a laboratory requisition.

Standard 5: Hematology (0737.S.5)

Students will understand the purposes and procedures of hematological procedures.

Hematology Objectives

Students will:

0737.5.1 Discuss how hematology is used in the diagnosis and treatment of disease.

0737.5.2 Differentiate between serum and plasma.

0737.5.3 Explain the principle of the evacuated system.

0737.5.4 State the manner in which anticoagulants prevent coagulation.

0737.5.5 Name the anticoagulant associated with color-coded tubes.

0737.5.6 State the purposes of additives.

0737.5.7 Explain the methods for correct patient identification, complete specimen labeling and proper storage and delivery.

0737.5.8 List basic office hematology procedures.

0737.5.9 Identify equipment and supplies required for each.

0737.5.10 Understand and practice acceptable standards for collecting hematology specimens.

0737.5.11 List general types of hematology instruments used in the ambulatory care setting and describe their general technology.

0737.5.12 Describe how CLIA ’88 regulates the use of quality control in automated hematology instruments.

0737.5.13 Collect blood samples for analysis.

Standard 6: Urinalysis (0737.S.6)

Students will understand the importance of urinalysis as a diagnostic tool and the procedures for a common urinalysis.

Urinalysis Objectives

Students will:

0737.6.1 Explain the process of urine formation.

0737.6.2 Describe and practice safety procedures and quality control standards necessary when collecting urine specimens.

0737.6.3 Describe common urine tests.

0737.6.4 Identify the equipment and supplies for common urine test.

0737.6.5 Perform physical and chemical analysis on urine.

0737.6.6 Identify parts of a microscope.

0737.6.7 Identify the proper method of preparing urine sediment for microscopic examination.

0737.6.8 Collect urine specimen.

0737.6.9 Prepare a slide for microscopic examination.

0737.6.10 Record results and compare to normal values.

0737.6.11 Report abnormal findings.

Standard 7: Electrocardiogram (0737.S.7)

Students will understand underlying physiology related to electrocardiography and perform electrocardiography procedures.

Electrocardiogram Objectives

Students will:

0737.7.1 Trace the circulation of blood through the heart.

0737.7.2 Describe the electrical conduction of the heart.

0737.7.3 Define electrocardiogram and discuss the purposes.

0737.7.4 Identify the equipment and supplies used to perform an EKG and describe the function of each.

0737.7.5 Discuss safety measures associated to EKG.

0737.7.6 Identify the twelve leads of an EKG and describe what area of the heart each lead represents.

0737.7.7 Apply limb and chest electrodes properly.

0737.7.8 Perform a twelve lead EKG.

0737.7.9 Define artifact and list causes.

0737.7.10 Identify the placement of the Holter Monitor electrodes.

0737.7.11 Describe the reason for a patient activity diary during ambulatory electrocardiography.

0737.7.12 Describe the procedure for mounting an EKG tracing.

Standard 8: Technology (0737.S.8)

Students will apply knowledge of computers and their use within the health care system.

Technology Objectives

Students will:

0737.8.1 Integrate the use of software, hardware, and the Internet to practice and master standards identified in the course.

0737.8.2 Utilize the Internet as a resource/research tool.

Standard 9: Student Organization (0737.S.9)

Students will participate in a Career and Technical Student Organization (CTSO).

Student Organization Objectives

Students will:

0737.9.1 Participate in Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) or SkillsUSA/Vocational Industrial Clubs of America (SkillsUSA/VICA).

0737.9.2 Apply parliamentary procedure in organizational meetings.

0737.9.3 Demonstrate team membership skills, such as cooperation and leadership.

0737.9.4 Take part in local, state, and national health care and education projects.

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