Medical Assisting Laboratory and Diagnostic Procedures

Medical Assisting Laboratory and Diagnostic ProceduresWVEIS 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:

0737.1.1Describe various purposes of laboratory testing.

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

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

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

0737.1.5Name 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:

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

0737.2.2Identify and describe the various methods of disease transmission.

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

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

0737.2.5Apply Standard Precautions when handling bio-hazardous material.

0737.2.6Explain 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:

0737.3.1Compare and contrast medical and surgical asepsis.

0737.3.2Differentiate between sanitization, disinfections, and sterilization practices.

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

0737.3.4Describe methods of sterilization.

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

0737.3.6Define 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:

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

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

0737.4.3Identify CDC standard precautions.

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

0737.4.5Discuss safety issues associated with processing specimens.

0737.4.6Demonstrate 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:

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

0737.5.2Differentiate between serum and plasma.

0737.5.3Explain the principle of the evacuated system.

0737.5.4State the manner in which anticoagulants prevent coagulation.

0737.5.5Name the anticoagulant associated with color-coded tubes.

0737.5.6State the purposes of additives.

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

0737.5.8List basic office hematology procedures.

0737.5.9Identify equipment and supplies required for each.

0737.5.10Understand and practice acceptable standards for collecting hematology specimens.

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

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

0737.5.13Collect 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:

0737.6.1Explain the process of urine formation.

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

0737.6.3Describe common urine tests.

0737.6.4Identify the equipment and supplies for common urine test.

0737.6.5Perform physical and chemical analysis on urine.

0737.6.6Identify parts of a microscope.

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

0737.6.8Collect urine specimen.

0737.6.9Prepare a slide for microscopic examination.

0737.6.10Record results and compare to normal values.

0737.6.11Report abnormal findings.

Standard 7:Electrocardiogram (0737.S.7)

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

Electrocardiogram Objectives

Students will:

0737.7.1Trace the circulation of blood through the heart.

0737.7.2Describe the electrical conduction of the heart.

0737.7.3Define electrocardiogram and discuss the purposes.

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

0737.7.5Discuss safety measures associated to EKG.

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

0737.7.7Apply limb and chest electrodes properly.

0737.7.8Perform a twelve lead EKG.

0737.7.9Define artifact and list causes.

0737.7.10Identify the placement of the Holter Monitor electrodes.

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

0737.7.12Describe 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:

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

0737.8.2Utilize 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:

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

0737.9.2Apply parliamentary procedure in organizational meetings.

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

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