Medical Office Diagnostic Procedures

Course Number:
MA 126
Transcript Title:
Medical Office Diagnostic Procedures
Created:
May 02, 2023
Updated:
Jun 01, 2023
Total Credits:
5
Lecture Hours:
0
Lecture / Lab Hours:
110
Lab Hours:
0
Satisfies Cultural Literacy requirement:
No
Satisfies General Education requirement:
No
Grading Options
A-F
Default Grading Options
A-F
Repeats available for credit:
0

Course Description

Introduces clinical laboratory principles and procedures commonly performed in the physician’s office setting, including urinalysis, basic hematology, chemistry, hematology, microbiology, immunology, and quality control. Trains in basic venipuncture and skin puncture techniques as well as proper specimen-handling procedures as dictated by the Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute(CLSI). Covers the preparation and training to function as an internal member in the ambulatory clinical lab care setting.

Course Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

  1. Complete routine laboratory procedures in a professional, accurate and timely manner.
  2. Identify and adhere to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) test categories.
  3. Operate CLIA-waived tests using the necessary controls, standards, and instrumentation.
  4. Perform all laboratory procedures in accordance with current safety protocols, and blood and body fluid precautions.
  5. Recognize the purpose of quality control in the laboratory, and employ quality control methods when a CLIA-waived laboratory test is performed.

Suggested Outcome Assessment Strategies

The instructor will outline the methods used to evaluate student progress and the criteria for assigning a grade at the beginning of the course.

  1. Assessment methods may include written and practical examinations and laboratory check-offs.
  2. Evaluation of problem-solving skills, teamwork, attendance, laboratory performance, and communication skills may also be included.

All laboratory exercises must be completed satisfactorily as well as satisfactory competency in phlebotomy and specimen collection to achieve a passing grade.

Course Activities and Design

The determination of teaching strategies used in the delivery of outcomes is generally left to the discretion of the instructor. Here are some strategies that you might consider when designing your course: lecture, small group/forum discussion, flipped classroom, dyads, oral presentation, role play, simulation scenarios, group projects, service learning projects, hands-on lab, peer review/workshops, cooperative learning (jigsaw, fishbowl), inquiry based instruction, differentiated instruction (learning centers), graphic organizers, etc.

Course Content

Outcome #1: Perform routine laboratory procedures in a professional, accurate and timely manner.

  • Specimen collection, identification, and processing of specimens
  • Use of appropriate laboratory techniques, instruments, and equipment

Outcome #2: Identify and adhere to Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) test categories.

  • Waived
  • moderately complex
  • highly complex.

Outcome #3: Perform CLIA-waived tests using the necessary controls, standards, and instrumentation.

  • CLIA waived hematology test
  • CLIA waived chemistry test
  • CLIA waived urinalysis test
  • CLIA waived immunology test
  • CLIA waived microbiology test

Outcome #4: Perform all laboratory procedures in accordance with current safety protocols, and blood and body fluid precautions.

  • Occupational Safety and Health Administration Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
    • Exposure Control Plan
    • Labeling Requirements
    • Engineering Controls
    • Work Practice Controls
    • Personal Protective Equipment

Outcome #5: Recognize the purpose of quality control in the laboratory, and employ quality control methods when a CLIA-waived laboratory test is performed.

  • Storage and Handling of Test Systems
  • Stability of Testing Components
  • Calibration
  • Controls

Suggested Texts and Materials

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