Southern State Community College
Curriculum Committee – March 2014
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I.
COURSE TITLE: Medical Laboratory Techniques
COURSE NUMBER: 2215
CATALOG PREFIX: MAST
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PREREQUISITES: MAST 1101, MAST 1115, and BIOL 1104
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CREDIT HOURS: 3
LABORATORY HOURS: 1 (2 Contact)
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COURSE DESCRIPTION:
LECTURE HOURS: 2
OBSERVATION HOURS: 0
An introduction to diagnostic laboratory procedures performed in the physician’s office and
medical laboratory science. Principles of laboratory procedures will be studied by
observation, discussion, and practice in the laboratory sessions with emphasis on collection,
proper handling, including blood and body fluid restrictions, and identification of
specimens, basic hematology procedures, routine urinalysis, rapid strep, pregnancy tests, and
venipuncture for competency. This course follows CAAHEP/AAMA accreditation standards
in place for Medical Assistants.
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ADOPTED TEXT (S):
Kinn's The Medical Assistant with Student Study Guide and Procedure Checklist Manual &
ICD-10 Supplemental Package
Young 12th Edition
ISBN: 9780323280341
VI.
COURSE OBJECTIVES:
At the completion of this course, the student will accomplish the following objectives:
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Define, spell, and pronounce the terms listed in the vocabulary.
Discuss the role of the clinical laboratory in patient care and the medical assistant’s role in
coordinating laboratory tests and results.
3. Describe the divisions of the clinical laboratory, and give an example of a test performed
in each division.
4. Describe the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) and how they
influence laboratory testing.
5. Differentiate between the three CLIA regulatory categories.
6. Compare and contrast the agencies that govern or influence practice in the clinical
laboratory, including the CDC, OSHA, EPA, CLSI, and CAP.
7. List techniques to minimize physical, chemical, and biologic risks in the clinical
laboratory.
8. Describe the essential elements of a laboratory requisition.
9. Explain chain of custody, and illustrate why it is important.
10. Explain the differences and similarities between quality assurance and quality control.
11. Convert between Greenwich time and military time.
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12. Name the Fahrenheit temperature and Celsius temperature of three important pieces of
laboratory equipment.
13. Name the metric units used for measuring liquid volume, distance, and mass.
14. Describe the proper use of pipets.
15. Explain how dilutions are prepared.
16. Name the parts of a microscope, and describe their functions.
17. Describe the safe use of a centrifuge.
18. List quality-control measures necessary to ensure sterilization with an autoclave.
19. Demonstrate the proper use of the microscope.
20. Define, spell, and pronounce the terms listed in the vocabulary.
21. Understand the purpose of routine urinalysis.
22. Describe the physiology of urine formation.
23. Explain the various means and methods used for collection of urine specimens.
24. Describe the components of the physical and chemical examination of urine.
25. Recognize and correctly identify the formed elements found in urine sediment.
26. Instruct a patient in the collection of a timed urine specimen.
27. Instruct a patient in the collection of a clean-catch midstream urine specimen.
28. Perform a complete urinalysis.
29. Demonstrate the proper use and care of testing equipment.
30. Describe glucose testing using the Clinitest method.
31. Explain the principle of lateral flow technology used in pregnancy testing.
32. Perform pregnancy testing.
33. Explain the principle of lateral flow technology in drug testing on urine.
34. Demonstrate a method of drug testing on a urine specimen.
35. List means by which urine could be adulterated before drug testing.
36. Demonstrate a method of detecting the presence of adulterating substances in a urine
sample for drug testing.
37. Describe methods for determining fertility and menopause using CLIA-waived urine tests.
38. Define, spell, and pronounce the terms listed in the vocabulary.
39. List the equipment needed for venipuncture.
40. Explain the purpose of a tourniquet.
41. Explain how to apply a tourniquet and three consequences of improper application.
42. Describe the types of sharps used in phlebotomy.
43. Discuss the use of sharps with engineered sharps injury protection.
44. Explain why one chooses a syringe for blood collection rather than an evacuated tube.
45. Explain why the stopper colors on evacuated tubes differ.
46. State the correct order in which various types of tubes should be collected.
47. Describe how to insert a needle properly into the vein and how it should be removed.
48. List, in order, the steps of a routine venipuncture.
49. Describe and name the veins that may be used for blood collection.
50. Explain the reasoning behind choosing a winged infusion set (butterfly) over an evacuated
tube.
51. Perform a venipuncture using a winged infusion set.
52. List situations in which capillary puncture would be preferred over venipuncture.
53. Discuss proper dermal puncture sites.
54. Describe dermal puncture devices, and discuss safety features they may have.
55. Describe containers that may be used to collect capillary blood.
56. List the steps for capillary puncture.
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57. Explain why the first drop of blood is wiped away when a capillary puncture is performed.
58. Perform a capillary puncture.
59. Collect a capillary sample in a microhematocrit tube and in a capillary tube.
60. Explain the consequences of an accidental needlestick.
61. Describe a plan of action after an accidental sharps exposure.
62. Differentiate whole blood, serum, and plasma, and give an example of a test performed
with each.
63. Describe handling and transport methods for blood after collection
64. Define, spell, and pronounce the terms listed in the vocabulary.
65. Name three main functions of blood.
66. Describe the role of the hematology laboratory in patient care.
67. Describe the appearance and function of the erythrocyte.
68. Describe the appearance and function of the granular and the agranular leukocyte.
69. Differentiate between T cells and B cells.
70. Describe the appearance and function of the thrombocyte.
71. Explain the process of clot formation.
72. Identify the anticoagulant of choice for hematology testing.
73. Explain the purpose of a microhematocrit.
74. Accurately perform a microhematocrit.
75. Explain the role of hemoglobin in the body.
76. Determine the level of hemoglobin present in a given blood sample.
77. Identify the tests included in a CBC.
78. Explain the principle behind automated blood cell counting.
79. Describe the RBC indices and how they are calculated.
80. Explain the reasons for performing a differential.
81. Describe the appearance of the five different types of leukocytes seen in a normal Wrightstained differential.
82. Describe the appearance of the normal erythrocyte.
83. Prepare and stain a blood smear using Wright’s stain, completing each step in proper
sequence.
84. Observe a differential smear, and identify various blood cells from a prepared slide.
85. Cite the reasons for performing an erythrocyte sedimentation rate test.
86. Describe the sources of error for the erythrocyte sedimentation rate test.
87. Determine an erythrocyte sedimentation rate.
88. Describe the tests performed to assess coagulation.
89. Differentiate between the ABO blood groupings and the Rh blood grouping.
90. Discuss rare blood types and the implication of having a rare blood type when transfusion
is necessary.
91. Secure a capillary blood sample, and determine the ABO and Rh grouping of the sample.
92. Describe the methodology behind the clinical chemistry testing methods used in the
physician’s office laboratory.
93. Explain the reasons for testing blood glucose, blood cholesterol, hemoglobin A1c, thyroid
hormone levels, and liver enzymes.
94. Perform a glucose test using a U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA)–approved
glucose monitor.
95. Perform a cholesterol test using an FDA-approved cholesterol monitor.
96. List five typical chemistry panels, the reason for performing each panel, and the individual
tests performed in those panels.
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97. Define, spell, and pronounce the terms listed in the vocabulary.
98. Cite the protocols for specimen collection.
99. Identify the elements needed for microbial growth.
100. Describe the bacterial structures used in identification.
101. Compare bacteria with viruses.
102. Compare bacteria with fungi, parasites, and protozoa.
103. Describe the unusual characteristics of chlamydia, rickettsia, and mycoplasma.
104. Describe the collection of a stool specimen for ova and parasite testing.
105. Describe various bacterial morphologies.
106. Describe the equipment needed in a microbiology laboratory.
107. Describe the different growth media used for culturing.
108. Describe the preparation of a bacterial smear.
109. List the steps of the Gram stain.
110. Compare and contrast the throat culture for Streptococcus pyogenes with the rapid strep
test.
111. Describe the method used for antimicrobial susceptibility testing.
112. Describe three microbiology tests that use a rapid identification technique.
113. Explain how pinworm testing is done and when it must be performed.
114. Discuss the purpose of immunology testing.
115. Describe three rapid immunology tests that could be done in the POL.
116. Discuss legal and ethical issues in laboratory testing.
117. Define, spell, and pronounce the terms listed in the vocabulary.
118. Describe typical solutions and medications used in minor surgical procedures.
119. Summarize methods for identifying surgical instruments used in minor office surgery.
120. Outline the general classifications of surgical instruments.
121. Describe the care of surgical instruments.
122. Identify types of sutures and surgical needles.
A. LEARNING OBJECTIVES
Objectives meet AAMA/CAAHEP Entry Level content
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Dispose of biohazardous materials
Practice standard precautions
Perform venipuncture
Perform capillary puncture
Obtain throat specimen for microbiological testing
Perform wound collection procedure for microbiological testing
Instruct patients in the collection of a clean-catch, mid-stream urine
specimen
Instruct patients in the collection of a fecal specimen
Use methods of quality control
Perform Urinalysis
Perform hematology testing
Perform chemistry testing
Perform immunology testing
Perform microbiology testing
Screen and follow-up test results
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 Maintain laboratory test results using flow sheets
 Distinguish between normal and abnormal test results
 Select appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment (PPE) for
potentially infectious situations
 Display sensitivity to patient rights and feelings in collecting specimens
 Explain the rationale for performance of a procedure to the patient
 Show awareness of patients’ concerns regarding their perceptions related to
the procedure being performed
VII.
GRADING:
Grades are accorded using the following schedule:
A = 90 – 100
B = 80 – 89
F = 0 – 79 Must repeat the course
Successful attainment of the objectives of this course will be measured by the student
passing all competency-based skills, written assignments, and a final course grade of A or
B. Students will be graded on his/her performance of the competency-based skills listed in
the course description. Students must pass all class tests before the competency score will
be averaged into the grade as a score.
Honesty and integrity are major elements in professional behavior and are expected of each
Health Science Division student. Cheating is considered unacceptable behavior within all
Health Science Division courses. Students having academic difficulties should seek
guidance assistance from the instructor, academic advisor, or college counselor.
A student observed or found to be cheating on a test or assignment in any Health Science
Division course will be given a “zero” on the test or assignment. A written report of the
incident, signed by the instructor and the student, will be placed in the student’s permanent
file. This notice will remain on file and in effect for the remainder of the student’s
enrollment in the Health Science Division. Should a second incident of cheating occur in
any Health Science Division course, the student will be given a failing grade for the course
and will be dismissed from the Health Science Division for one year and possibly from
SSCC, as per college guide lines.
The “zero” grade for dishonesty will not be used as the drop grade in a course in which a
drop grade option is given.
If a student allows another student to copy or “cheat off” of their work than the same
ramifications will be given to that student as well.
The student witnessing cheating is morally obligated to report the incident to the instructor.
VIII. COURSE METHODOLOGY:
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This course may use lecture, discussion, video, chapter and workbook assignments, hand-in
assignments, computer assignments, work projects, skill demonstration, skill competency,
practical scenarios, patient simulation, and written tests as appropriate to the course
objectives.
Student medical assistants are expected to apply information and knowledge gained in this
course to other medical assisting courses, including clinical assignments in MAST 1126,
2225, and 2226.
IX.
COURSE OUTLINE:
Unit 9: Diagnostic Procedures
Chapter 51 Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory
Chapter 52 Assisting in the Analysis of Urine
Chapter 53 Assisting in Phlebotomy
Chapter 54 Assisting in the Analysis of Blood
Chapter 55 Assisting in Microbiology
SAMPLE Calendar Outline:
WEEK 1
Orientation; Ch 51 Assisting in the Clinical Laboratory
Discuss End of Chapter Exercises - Warm-Up for Critical Thinking, Review
Workbook as study companion while reading chapter; discuss WB Content
Review.Review Critical Thinking, Chapter Review and Self Assessments
LAB: Microscope – Use; Caring for Micro
WEEK 2
EXAM Ch 51 (Turn in Chapter Assignments)
Ch 52 Assisting in the Analysis of Urine; CLIA; lab guidelines; critical
values; LAB: Screen and follow up test results; accurate documentation of
same; Quality Control – Urine HCG.
Review End of Chapter – Critical Thinking and WB
COMPETENCY: Microscope
WEEK 3
EXAM Ch 52 (Turn in Chapter Assignments)
Ch 53 Assisting in Phlebotomy; Urinalysis – End of Chapter and Workbook
LAB: CC Urine, Color/Clarity/Specific Gravity, Reagent Dipstick, CliniTest, 24-hour Urine Collection, Urine Sediment for Micro and Slide Prep
Review Critical Thinking, Chapter Review and Self Assessments
COMPETENCY: Screen/Follow-up Test Results and appropriate
documentation
WEEK 4
(CONT)
Ch 53 Assisting in Phlebotomy; Urinalysis – End of Chapter and Workbook
LAB: CC Urine, Color/Clarity/Specific Gravity, Reagent Dipstick, 24-hour
Urine Collection, Urine Sediment for Micro and Slide Prep
Review Critical Thinking, Chapter Review and Self Assessments
COMPETENCY: Screen/Follow-up Test Results and appropriate
documentation
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WEEK 5
EXAM Ch 53 (Turn in Chapter Assignments)
Ch 54 Assisting in the Analysis of Blood;
Phlebotomy – End of Chapter and Workbook
Video; Biohazardous Waste; Sharps Protocol
LAB: Finger stick; Microhematocrit, Hemocue
Review Critical Thinking, Chapter Review and Self Assessments
LAB: Finger stick; Microhematocrit, Hemocue
COMPETENCY: CC Urine, Color/Clarity/Specific Gravity, Reagent
Dipstick, 24-hour urine collection, Urinometer
WEEK 6
(CONT)
Ch 54 Assisting in the Analysis of Blood;
Phlebotomy – End of Chapter and Workbook
Video; Biohazardous Waste; Sharps Protocol
LAB: Finger stick; Microhematocrit, Hemocue
Review Critical Thinking, Chapter Review and Self Assessments
LAB: Finger stick; Microhematocrit, Hemocue
COMPETENCY: CC Urine, Color/Clarity/Specific Gravity, Reagent
Dipstick, 24-hour urine collection, Urinometer
WEEK 7
(C0NT)
Ch 54 Assisting in the Analysis of Blood;
Phlebotomy – End of Chapter and Workbook
Video; Biohazardous Waste; Sharps Protocol
LAB: Finger stick; Microhematocrit, Hemocue
Review Critical Thinking, Chapter Review and Self Assessments
LAB: Finger stick; Microhematocrit, Hemocue
COMPETENCY: CC Urine, Color/Clarity/Specific Gravity, Reagent
Dipstick, 24-hour urine collection, Urinometer
WEEK 8
EXAM Ch 54 (Turn in Chapter Assignments)
Ch 55 Assissting in Microbiology; Hematology – End of Chapter and
Workbook; LAB: Peripheral Blood Smear, Bleeding Time
Venipuncture: Vacutainer and Butterfly, Centrifuge
Review Critical Thinking, Chapter Review and Self Assessments
LAB: Peripheral Blood Smear, Bleeding Time
Venipuncture: Vacutainer and Butterfly, Centrifuge
WEEK 9
(Cont)
Ch 55 Assissting in Microbiology; Hematology – End of Chapter and
Workbook; LAB: Peripheral Blood Smear, Bleeding Time
Venipuncture: Vacutainer and Butterfly, Blood Cultures, Centrifuge
Review Critical Thinking, Chapter Review and Self Assessments
LAB: Peripheral Blood Smear, Bleeding Time
Venipuncture: Vacutainer and Butterfly, Centrifuge
WEEK 10
(Cont)
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Ch 55 Assissting in Microbiology; Hematology – End of Chapter and
Workbook; LAB: Peripheral Blood Smear, Bleeding Time
Venipuncture: Vacutainer and Butterfly, Blood Cultures, Centrifuge
Review Critical Thinking, Chapter Review and Self Assessments
LAB: Peripheral Blood Smear, Bleeding Time, Blood Cultures,
Venipuncture: Vacutainer and Butterfly, Centrifuge
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WEEK 11
EXAM 55 (Turn in Chapter Assignments)
COMPETENCY: Finger Stick and Venipuncture
LAB / COMPETENCY: As needed
WEEK 12
LAB: Throat Culture, Naso-pharyngeal Swab (Verbal), Guiac Card x3 (Take
Home Instructions/Performance), O & P Specimen (Verbal)
Review Critical Thinking, Chapter Review and Self Assessments
LAB: HCG, MonoSpot, Blood Typing, PKU (Verbal), Wound Culture
(Verbal)
WEEK 13
Clinical Chemistry COMPETENCY: Cultures
LAB / COMPETENCY: As needed
LAB: Glucose Testing, Fingerstick – GTT, Blood Cholesterol
COMPETENCY: Glucose Testing, Fingerstick – GTT, Blood Cholesterol
WEEK 14
LAB / COMPETENCY: As needed
WEEK 15
LAB INVENTORY AND CLEANUP; LAB EQUPMENT CHECK; QA
Reports & Presentations (Ch 55)
WEEK 16
FINAL EXAM
OTHER REQUIRED BOOKS, SOFTWARE AND MATERIALS:
At the discretion of the instructor.
XI.
EVALUATION:
Knowledge of content is evaluated by student performance of competency based skills,
assignments, and work projects per instructor. All exams are comprehensive. A quiz may be
given at instructors’ discretion. Competency-based skill performance is required on each
skill discussed and demonstrated. After completion of this course, the student will be
requested to complete a form to assist in evaluation of course content and instruction.
Class participation will be evaluated by the students’ ability to contribute to class
discussion.
Points will be deducted on all assignments and quizzes for incorrect spelling or grammar.
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Students must earn a passing average score on exams and must pass all competencies with
accuracy rate of 85%. Failure in any of these areas will result in failure of the course.
No make-up tests will be given.
Sample Grading Scale:
Chapter Tests 30% - Passing Score Required as above
Competency 25% - Passing Score Required as above
Coursework/Work Product – 15%
Final Exam 30%
XII.
SPECIFIC MANAGEMENT REQUIREMENTS:
Students will be required to complete a written test at the times designated in the Course
Schedule. Students are required to participate in all class activities.
To meet the objectives of each course in Medical Assisting, students must attend all
scheduled classes. At the beginning of the quarter all instructors will pass out a “Class
Schedule”, which lists all class meetings. If a student must miss class due to extenuating
circumstances, than the student is expected to call and inform the instructor by either talking
with the instructor, e-mail, or leaving a message should the instructor not be available.
Students will be allowed two (2) class absences. Absences over two times will result in a
drop of one letter grade from the final grade; the third absence will reduce a final grade of A
to a B, or may drop the C to an F, therefore having to repeat the course. Two instances of
significant tardiness or leaving early will be considered equivalent to an absence for
purposes of this calculation.
Students may withdraw from classes up to and including the week before final exams by giving
written notice of their intent to withdraw to the Student Services Office. Attendance in class is an
important part of the learning process. Excess absence may result in a failure. Faculty may count
attendance as part of the grading policy and a failure to officially withdraw may result in a failing
grade. Withdrawal from classes may affect the student’s financial aid. See the FEE SCHEDULE
section of the College Catalog for the policy on refunds and financial aid.
Faculty may recommend that the College withdraw students who have missed more than 20% of the
total scheduled classes of a course and issue a grade of WI to the student.
Any student who misses a scheduled competency, either demonstration or check- off must
make an appointment, within one week of return to school, with the instructor to make up
this portion of the class. Failure to do so will result in a “Fail” for the competency,
therefore failure of the course. It is the students’ responsibility to make arrangements for
this.
XIII. OTHER INFORMATION:
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Classroom Conduct: Civility in the classroom is very important. As professionals, we
expect students to conduct themselves in a courteous and respectful manner. Disruptive,
rude, sarcastic, obscene or disrespectful speech or behavior have a negative impact on
everyone, and will not be tolerated. Students need to remember that the online discussion
boards and chat rooms in the online course are considered classrooms and the same rules
apply. Students will use these tools in the online classroom for information that pertains to
the course; it is not to be used for personal exchanges of a social nature. If you engage in
any such conduct you will be asked to leave and you will receive a “zero” for any work
completed on that day. The instructor reserves the right to permanently remove a student
from the class for inappropriate conduct after consultation with the Department coordinator
and Academic Dean.
FERPA: Work submitted in this class may be seen by others. Others may see your work
when being distributed, during group project work, or if it is chosen for demonstration
purposes. Other instructors may also see your work during the evaluation/feedback process.
Student assignments and exams are kept on file for review by various Accrediting Boards of
both the Medical Assisting and Institutional Boards. On occasion papers may be traded
with another student or work-study for grading purposes.
There is a possibility that your papers may be submitted electronically to other entities to
determine if references are cited appropriately. Plagiarism is a serious offense. Work
submitted by the student must be the students’ own creation. The instructor reserves the
right to fail any student who submits plagiarized or duplicated work. A grade of “zero” will
automatically be given to the duplicated submissions. The instructor will be the sole judge
in such cases. If a student cannot demonstrate conclusively that a work was not copied or
plagiarized or, in the case of the original author, was copied without consent, the penalty
will stand.
DISABILITIES: Students with disabilities may visit the SSCC homepage and select
“Current Students” for detailed information or contact the Disabilities Service Office, at
800-628-7722 or 937-393-3431, extension 2604.
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COMPETENCY BASED SKILLS EXAM -- SKILL CHECKOFF
Lab participation is an important factor in lab performance evaluation. Students are to take
individual responsibility for learning laboratory procedures BEFORE evaluation by an instructor.
The laboratory will be open for individual practice during the hours posted. The initial skills
checkoff will be scheduled by the instructor. Follow-up checkoffs will be done according to the
procedure listed below.
A.
Students are required to successfully demonstrate skill mastery within 2 performance exams.
Performance skills are weighted.
B.
If unsuccessful in 2 attempts, an unsatisfactory lab performance will result. Unsatisfactory
lab performance at completion of the quarter will result in the grade of "F" for the entire
course regardless of the theory grade.
C.
Only one attempt to perform the same lab procedure may be made each proficiency day. If
the lab procedure is not completed successfully, the student will be required to reschedule the
proficiency at an available time with the lab instructor before the date it is due.
D.
Checkoffs are to be scheduled during lab time and at other assigned times as scheduled by
instructor. Each student may sign up only once for a skill until all students have had an
opportunity to sign up for that skill.
E.
No books or notes are to be available during skill exam. "Patients" and assistants may not
give clues or any verbal assistance during the tests.
Before beginning the skill, each student testing needs to:
a. get own assistant if needed.
b. get own patient if needed.
c. be ready to start at the appropriate time.
d. present peer review papers and have name on all of them and give to evaluating
instructor.
e. present checkoff papers and have name on all of them and give to evaluating
instructor.
f. place peer review and checkoff papers in order of performance.
F.
Students are asked not to watch others being evaluated. Skill checkoff sheets are to be given
to instructor before evaluation. Upon satisfactory completion, scores will be calculated and
each sheet will be signed by student, partners and instructor.
Skill checkoffs must be successfully completed in the lab before a student is permitted to
perform them in the clinical setting.
H.
All written lab assignments must be satisfactorily completed and submitted on due date to
pass the fundamentals skills course.
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PROTOCOL FOR PEER CHECK OFFS
Each skill that is designated as a peer check off should be completed in the following way:
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Practice, perform and document the skill with a lab partner from your lab group.
Get feedback from your lab partner about your performance of the skill.
Practice until you feel comfortable and have mastery of the skill.
Have lab partner sign name and date to your skill sheet, indicating you have performed the
skill correctly.
Perform the skill for/with another classmate from each of the OTHER lab groups (2 other
people-a total of 3).
Have each of the other peers sign your skill/lab sheet as well, indicating you have correctly
performed the skill.
Students are not to sign off on a skill for others unless they feel certain that it has been
performed correctly.
Turn in or show signed lab sheets with accurate documentation to each Lab Instructor at time
of competency performance or by the deadline date as designated by instructor.
Please address all questions regarding specific peer check offs to the instructor from whom the
assignment was obtained.
MEDICAL ASSISTING LAB POLICIES
Required Lab:
The purpose of the Practice Lab is to allow the student a simulated patient care experience in order
to become familiar with the required psychomotor skills for a course. Students are required to
arrange time for 2 hours practice lab time outside of class weekly for practice of competency skills
only. The student is scheduled for supervised practice labs during class with an instructor according
to the requirements of a course. Attendance at supervised labs is required. Specific lab objectives
written for each lab session must be satisfactorily achieved in order to successfully complete the
course.
Open Lab:
The lab is available for self-directed student practice during the hours not utilized for instruction.
The student should use the Open Lab Practice to become proficient in a skill BEFORE requesting
an evaluation of the skill by the instructor. Students should sign in and out of the lab. The "sign-in"
book is located on the counter of the lab and requests date, time, name, and procedure.
Equipment and Lab Maintenance:
All equipment and supplies should be returned to the appropriate place after they are used for
practice. No equipment may be removed from the lab at any time. Students are expected to leave
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the laboratory in order, which means cleaning up lab surfaces with appropriate solutions, making
and straightening beds and returning models and equipment to appropriate spaces.
All students are responsible for maintaining order in the lab as follows:
See that the room is in order at the end of each class.
1. Beds neat and in proper place
2. Bed side furniture in proper place
3. All equipment and supplies returned to proper place
4. Mannequins secured in beds, chairs, or on carts
5. Lights off
PROPER WASTE AND BIOHAZARDOUS WASTE DISPOSAL
Regular trash:
Equipment packaging materials and instructional papers, food and drink containers, paper towels,
newspapers, etc., lightly soiled gloves, band aids, cotton balls, gauze, used alcohol pads, feminine
hygiene products from patients with no known bloodborne disease (excluding obstetrical waste),
needleless syringes, empty medicine vials, unbroken/uncontaminated glass bottles or vials, empty iv
bags and tubing.
Infectious waste (Red Bags):
Cultures, bloody gloves, pathological wastes, discarded vaccines, medicine vials (partially filled),
laboratory wastes that were in contact with infectious agents, laboratory wastes that were in contact
with blood or body fluids.
Sharps container (Red Plastic Container)
Needles and syringes, lancets, slides, broken glass, razors, scalpel blades, guidewires, ampules.