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Semester Hours: 29 Effective Term: Fall 2020 |
Prerequisites: MAT082, RDG100; HS Diploma or GED.
PreProgram Requirements: Students must apply for admission to the Clinical Laboratory Assistant Certificate program with the CLA Preceptor or HCC Division Chair before enrollment in the Certificate Specialty Requirements courses. Certified Phlebotomist or completion of both CLA155 and CLA255 required. Corequisites: None |
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| Clinical Laboratory Assistant Certificate
Total Credits: 29 Prerequisites: MAT082, RDG100; HS Diploma or GED. Pre-Program Requirements: Students must apply for admission to the Clinical Laboratory Assistant Certificate program with the CLA Preceptor or HCC Division Chair before enrollment in the Certificate Specialty Requirements courses. Certified Phlebotomist or completion of both CLA155 and CLA255 required. Pre-Program Requirements (7): HCC111 Health Care Law and Ethics (2) HCC112 Interpersonal Skills (2) HCC116 Medical Terminology (3) Specialty Requirements (22) BIO181 General Biology I (4) BIO205 Microbiology (4) CIS120 Computer Concepts (3) CLA169 Clinical Laboratory Assistant Basics I (4) CLA170 Clinical Laboratory Assistant Basics II (4) CLA175 Clinical Laboratory Assistant Practicum (3) Other Requirements All program courses must be successfully completed with a grade of C or better before enrolling in CLA175. Prior to enrollment in CLA75, mandatory requirements must be met. Current First Aid card and Healthcare Provider level CPR (AHA or ASHI) card are required during practicums and must be taken prior to the first term practicum. All CLA students will be required to complete a criminal history background, provide proof of immunization, and take a drug test. Students must earn: -a cumulative grade point average (CGPA) of at least a 2.0 on a 4.0 scale; -a grade of C or better in each required course to earn the certificate; -a minimum of 3 earned CAC credits numbered 100 or above; -a minimum of 29 semester credits. |
| Program Measurable Student Learning Outcomes |
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All Program Measurable Student Learning Outcomes and Standards are based on the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) Standards for Clinical Assistant Competencies Core Module.
1.0 (Knowledge Level) Define the role of the clinical assistant in the healthcare delivery system as it relates to the point-of-care or clinical laboratory environment.CSLO 2 2.0 (Application Level) Use common medical terminology. CSLO 2 3.0 (Comprehension Level) Describe infection control and safety practices. CSLO 2 3.1 (Comprehension Level) Describe accepted practices for infection control, isolation techniques, aseptic techniques and methods for disease prevention. CSLO 2 3.2 (Knowledge Level) Identify and comply with federal, state and locally mandated regulations regarding safety practices. CSLO 2 3.21 (Application Level) Use the OSHA Universal Precaution Standards. CSLO 2 3.22 (Application Level) Use prescribed procedures to handle electrical, radiation, biological and fire hazards. CSLO 2 3.23 (Application Level) Use appropriate practices, as outlined in the OSHA Hazard Communication Standard, including the correct use of the Material Safety Data Sheet as directed. CSLO 3 4.0 (Application Level) Demonstrate standard operating procedures to collect specimens. CSLO 3 4.1 (Comprehension Level) Describe the circulatory, urinary, and other body systems that relate to specimen collection tasks.CSLO 2 4.2 (Comprehension Level) Describe the difference between whole blood, serum and plasma. CSLO 2 4.3 (Application Level) Describe and use blood collection equipment. CSLO 3 4.31 (Comprehension Level) Describe the additive by the evacuated tube color. CSLO 2 4.32 (Application Level) Use equipment properly to collect blood by venipuncture and capillary (skin) puncture. CSLO 3 4.4 (Application Level) Demonstrate collection of blood specimens by venipuncture and capillary (skin) puncture. CSLO 3 4.5 (Comprehension Level) Describe special precautions necessary during blood collections by venipuncture and capillary (skin) puncture. CSLO 2 4.6 (Application Level) Apply the criteria that lead to rejection or recollection of a patient sample. CSLO 3 4.7 (Comprehension Level) Describe how to explain to patients the proper collection and preservation for various samples, including: blood sputum stools. CSLO 2 5.0 (Application Level) Prepare blood and body fluid specimens for analysis according to standard operating procedures. CSLO 3 5.1 (Application Level) Apply standard operating procedures for labeling, transport, and processing of specimens, including transport to reference laboratories. CSLO 3 5.2 (Comprehension Level) Describe and follow the criteria for specimens and test results that will be used as legal evidence. CSLO 3 6.0 (Application Level) Prepare and reconstitute reagents, standards, and controls according to standard operating procedure.CSLO 3 6.1 (Comprehension Level) Describe laboratory protocol for storage and suitability of reagents,standards, and controls. CSLO 3 6.2 (Analysis Level) Recognize and report contamination and/or deterioration in reagents, standards, and controls. CSLO 4 7.0 (Application Level) Demonstrate appropriate tests at the clinical assistant level, according to standard operating procedures. CSLO 3 7.1 (Analysis Level) Compare test results to reference intervals. CSLO 4 7.2 (Application Level) Report results by manual method or computer according to laboratory protocol. CSLO 3 7.3 (Application Level) Report STAT results of completed tests according to laboratory protocol. CSLO 3 7.4 (Analysis Level) Recognize critical values and follow established protocol regarding reporting. CSLO 4 7.5 (Knowledge Level) Describe how to clean glass and plastic labware. CSLO 2 7.6 (Application Level) Use pipetting equipment. CSLO 2 7.7 (Application Level) Use measurement equipment such as beakers and flasks. CSLO 2 9.0 (Comprehension Level) Describe established quality control protocols to include maintenance and calibration of equipment. CSLO 2 9.1 (Application Level) Demonstrate quality control procedures. CSLO 3 9.2 (Application Level) Report quality control results. CSLO 3 9.3 (Application Level) Report control results that do not meet pre-determined criteria. CSLO 3 10.0 (Application Level) Demonstrate effective and appropriate communication (verbal and non-verbal)in workplace settings. CSLO 1 10.1 (Synthesis Level) Reinforce confidentiality of privileged information on individuals. CSLO 2 10.2 (Comprehension Level) Discuss the value of diversity in the workplace. CSLO 1 10.3 (Application Level) Demonstrate appropriate and professional interaction with other individuals. CSLO 1 10.5 (Application Level) Demonstrate professional appearance and appropriate work behaviors. CSLO 1 10.6 (Application Level) Apply written and verbal instructions in carrying out testing procedures. CSLO 1 11.0 (Application Level) Use information systems necessary to accomplish job functions. CSLO 3 12.0 (Application Level) Report potential pre-analytical errors that may occur during specimen collection, labeling, transporting and/or processing. CSLO 4 |
| Standards for Program |
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1. The standards are based on the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS), Clinical Assistant Standards for Competencies Core Module, pgs. 33 to 40.
NAACLS Web Site: http://www.naacls.org/PDFviewer.asp?mainUrl=/docs/StandardsComplianceGuide.pdf |