MLT 2034 - Clinical Chemistry

1. Collect, process and analyze medical chemistry specimens. (PLO 2,6)
2. Recognize and apply principles related to the use of laboratory information systems used in the medical chemistry department. (PLO 2, 6)
3. Perform analytical tests on body fluids, cells, serum, plasma, and other substances tested in the department. (PLO 1, 6)
4. Recognize factors that affect methods and test results and take appropriate actions within established guidelines using the skills of critical thinking and problem solving. (PLO 1, 2)
5. Recognize the clinical significance of laboratory procedures and treatment of disease. (PLO 1, 5)
6. Perform and monitor routine departmental quality control within established guidelines by applying the principles of critical thinking and problem solving. (PLO 1, 6)
7. Apply and encourage the use of principles of laboratory safety, including Universal (Standard) Precautions. (PLO 6)
8. Apply basic scientific principles in learning new techniques and procedures. (PLO 6, 9, 10)
9. Integrate laboratory test results to common disease states. (PLO 5)
10. Construct a Quality Control chart based on Q.C. data. (PLO 6)
11. Demonstrate, to instructor’s satisfaction, a level of theoretical understanding and technical proficiency in all procedures sufficient to instruct and/or orient the novice student, employee, or instructor (PLO 3, 6, 7)