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Objectives & Competencies

Program Objectives and Expected Competencies

Upon successful completion of the medical technology program the graduate will:

  • Determine appropriate specimen collection, processing, and analysis of patient specimens to ensure quality lab results by following established procedures.
  • Perform manual and automated testing on patient blood or body fluids that result in valid laboratory results.
  • Perform routine maintenance, trouble shooting, quality control, and calibrations on instrumentation following established procedures.
  • Evaluate quality control data and determine course of action when quality control falls outside of range.
  • Interpret laboratory data generated from different laboratory disciplines regarding test accuracy, pathological conditions/disease states, and the relationship to the established reference ranges.
  • Comply with state, federal, institutional, and accrediting guidelines as they apply to successful operation of the clinical laboratory.
  • Evaluate published research to make informed choices as a consumer.
  • Apply published safety practices to work in the clinical laboratory.
  • Apply principles of education methodology to instruct or present information to students, new employees and other healthcare professionals.
  • Maintain professional competence and growth by continuing education and life long learning.
  • Promote the MLS profession by active participation in professional organizations and community service.
  • Apply principles of laboratory management and supervision using learned skills regarding organization, human resources, financial resources, and laboratory operations.
  • Comply with established protected health information confidentiality guidelines.
  • Demonstrate professional and ethical conduct with all healthcare professionals, consumers, and patients.
  • Use current information systems technology to requisition tests, access patient information, data entry, monitor quality control, and exchange information while complying with confidentiality guidelines.
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