ME 285: Laboratory Procedures
Based on 2022 MAERB standards and guidelines for the Medical Assisting Educational Programs. Students should be able to complete the following competencies:
Cognitive (Knowledge)
Cognitive (Knowledge)
I.C.9. Identify Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived tests associated with common diseases.
I.C.11. Identify quality assurance practices in healthcare.
II.C.3. Identify normal and abnormal results as reported in:
a. graphs
b. tables
III.C.1. Identify major types of infectious agents.
III.C.4. Identify methods of controlling the growth of microorganisms.
III.C.6. Identify personal protective equipment (PPE).
III.C.7. Identify the implications for failure to comply with Centers for
Disease Control (CDC) regulations in healthcare settings.
XII.C.2. Identify safety techniques that can be used in responding to accidental exposure to:
a. blood
b. other body fluids
c. needle sticks
d. chemicals
XII.C.5. Identify the purpose of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in a healthcare setting.
XII.C.6. Identify processes for disposal of:
a. biohazardous waste
b. chemicals
Psychomotor (Skills)
I.P.2 Perform the following procedures:
a. venipuncture
b. capillary puncture
I.P.3 Perform patient screening following established protocols.
I.P.10 Perform a quality control measure.
I.P.11 Collect specimens and perform:
a. CLIA waived hematology test.
b. CLIA waived chemistry test.
c. CLIA waived urinalysis.
d. CLIA waived immunology test.
e. CLIA waived microbiology test.
II.P.2 Record laboratory test results into the patient's record.
II.P.3 Record laboratory test results into the patient's record.
III.P.1 Participate in bloodborne pathogen training.
III.P.2 Select appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment (PPE).
III.P.3 Perform handwashing.
III.P.4 Prepare items for autoclaving.
III.P.5 Perform sterilization procedures.
III.P.6 Prepare a sterile field.
III.P.7 Perform within a sterile field.
III.P.8 Perform wound care.
III.P.9 Perform dressing change.
III.P.10 Demonstrate proper disposal of biohazardous material.
a. sharps
b. regulated waste
V.P.2 Correctly use and pronounce medical terminology in health care interactions.
V.P.3 Coach patients regarding:
a. office policies
b. medical encounters
XII.P.1 Comply with safety practices.
XII.P.2 Demonstrate proper use of:
a. eyewash equipment
b. fire extinguishers
XII.P.4 Evaluate an environment to identify unsafe conditions.
Affective
A.1 Demonstrate critical thinking skills.
A.2 Reassure patients.
A.3 Demonstrate empathy for patients' concerns.
A.4 Demonstrate active listening.
A.6 Recognize personal boundaries.
A.7 Demonstrate tactfulness.
A.8 Demonstrate self-awareness.
Pearson’s Comprehensive Medical Assisting 4th Edition
Incomplete Policy: Students will not be given an incomplete grade in the course without sound reason and documented evidence as described in the Student Handbook. In any case, for a student to receive an incomplete, he or she must be passing the course.
Participation (Class Attendance): As an active member of the class, your attendance is vital.
You will begin with 100 points for participation; however, depending on the activities performed in the classroom the day of absence, you will receive a deduction from the 100 points. The points cannot be made up since it will be activities that are being performed in the classroom and not outside of the classroom.
In order to pass the class, all medical assisting students must receive an average of 70% or higher in the given course AND obtain an average score on all competency evaluations within the given course. CAAHEP accreditation requires 100% of all medical assisting graduates pass 100% of all competencies.
Cheating: Each student must complete his/her own work. Cheating is an automatic failing grade and expulsion from the class. No exceptions!
Need for Assistance: If you have any condition, such as a physical or learning disability, which will make it difficult for you to carry out the work as I have outlined, or which will require academic accommodations, please notify me as soon as possible.
Participation/Uniform will count as a test grade. It is based on the actual amount of time you are in class. If you come to class late or leave before class is dismissed, you will be counted absent for the number of minutes you were not in class.
CHECK-OFF GRADE SCALE:
1. There will be a total of 100 points possible for a combination of the following:
***Critical requirements are identified by (***) 3 asterisks.
**Essential requirements are identified by (**) 2 asterisks.
2. In the event that the student does not meet the score requirement of 100%, the student will receive a ZERO for the procedure and will be required to repeat the procedure within one week, and must achieve 100 points to pass the repeat demonstration.
3. The student would be prepared for relating knowledge about the skill that would pertain to be procedure being performed at the time of the return demonstration.
4. Laboratory check-offs are a mandatory component of this class. This class can be taken online/virtual, but the student MUST be present during check-offs. Failure to complete ALL check-offs will result in failing the class.
For medical assistant students in order for he/she to pass the class must receive an average of 70% or above in the given course AND obtain an average score on all competency evaluations within the given course. CAAHEP accreditation requires 100% of all medical assisting graduates pass 100% of all competencies.
Student Evaluation
| Discussions/Forum | 20 points/each |
| Unit Tests | 100 points/each |
| Check-off Evaluations | 100 points/each |
| Final Examination | 100 points |
| Participation /uniform points | 100 points |
Grading Scales
A = 90% - 100%
B = 80% - 89%
C = 70% - 79%
D = 60% - 69%
F = below 60%
(tentative and subject to change)
|
Week |
Subject Matter |
Assignment |
|
One |
Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory |
Requisition Forms |
|
Two |
Introduction to the Clinical Laboratory |
Test 1 Check-offs Screen & Follow-Up |
|
Three |
Microbiology |
Wound Culture Throat Culture, Bacterial |
|
Four |
Microbiology |
Test 2 Check-offs, Wound Culture Throat Culture |
|
Five |
Urinalysis |
Practice U/A |
|
Six |
Urinalysis |
Test 3 Check-offs U/A |
|
Seven |
Hematology |
Venipuncture Capillary Puncture Glucose Test, Blood Smear |
|
Eight |
Hematology |
Test 4 |
|
Nine |
Hematology |
Check-offs, Venipuncture, Capillary Puncture, Glucose Test, and Blood Smears |
|
Ten |
|
Continue Check-offs on Venipuncture, Capillary Puncture, Glucose Test, and Blood Smears |
|
Eleven |
FINAL EXAMINATION |
Final Exam |
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