Expected Competencies of the Graduate
With the usual orientation provided a new employee, the graduate should be able to successfully
perform the following competencies:
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Analyze body cells, fluids, and products by manual and automated methodology
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Assume full accountability for the consequences of his/her actions and test results
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Organize work effectively and maintain accurate records
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Demonstrate an attitude of cooperation and concern in interpersonal relationships with patients and
healthcare personnel
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Recognize the necessity for effective communication with patients, healthcare personnel and the public
With minimal direction and experience, the graduate should be able to successfully perform the
following competencies:
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Apply the laws and principles of basic sciences to clinical laboratory practice
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Utilize ethical and legal behavior appropriate for delivery of healthcare
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Utilize quality control to evaluate the validity and reliability of test results
With moderate direction, the graduate should be able to successfully perform the following
competencies:
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Correlate laboratory data and recognize the existence presence of a problem, identifying the nature
of the problem (instrumentation, reagents, controls, personnel, etc.) and selecting actions for
resolution
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Determine the significance of data generated through an understanding of physiologic functions,
principles, techniques, and methods related to clinical laboratory practice
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Continue learning to enhance personal competency and impart knowledge to others
With additional education, the graduate should be able to successfully perform the following
competencies:
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Apply basic management principles of planning, organizing, directing, and controlling personnel,
data, space, equipment and moneys associated with the clinical laboratory
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Plan, prepare, teach, and evaluate instructional materials for clinical laboratory personnel
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