Clinical 2 MLSC 2213

Upon successful completion, the student will be able to (CSMLS Competencies in parentheses):

CSMLS Competencies introduced (I) or primarily taught (P) in this course

Perform Analytical Techniques and Asses Results

• Prepare blood, body fluids and other clinical specimens for microscopic examination (3.13 P)
• Prepare and issue blood products (3.17)
• Assess compatibility of donor/product and ensure proper storage of blood (3.17.01-.02 P)
• Evaluate the quality of blood products and the appropriateness of the blood product for the patient's clinical situation (3.17.03-.04 P)
• Apply the principles of instrumentation to the detection of micro-organisms (3.19.04 P)
• Assess quality of the tissue preparation and initiate corrective action and/or follow up (3.22.01 P)

Interpret, Document and Report Laboratory Results

• Recognize the relationship between analyses, diagnosis, clinical information and treatment by assessing results on the basis of: specimen integrity, reference values, critical values, method limitations, e.g. dynamic ranges, interferences, specificity, sensitivity, patient delta checks, clinical conditions, and other laboratory findings (4.01 P)
• Account for all tests requested (4.06 P)

Practise and Promote Quality Management

• Perform and document preventative maintenance according to established protocols (5.06 P)
• Recognize malfunctions in equipment/instruments, initiate and document corrective action (5.07 P)
• Participate in continuous quality improvement activities (5.08 P)
• Participate in internal and external quality assurance activities, e.g. proficiency testing, audits, and accreditation (5.10 P)
• Demonstrate knowledge of inventory maintenance (5.11 P)
• Demonstrate information management skills, e.g. Computer, laboratory information systems and related technology (5.12)

Investigate, Evaluate and Problem Solve

• Engage in reflective practice; stop and think about practice, consciously analyze decision making and draw conclusions to improve future practice (6.03 P)
• Demonstrate effective problem solving/trouble-shooting strategies and initiate appropriate follow up (6.06 P)

Communicate and Collaborate

• Practice effective communication with colleagues, patients/clients, professionals through: active listening, verbal communication, non-verbal communication, written communication, conflict management, identifying barriers to effective communication, and using technology to appropriately facilitate communication (7.01 P)
• Demonstrate adaptive skills when interacting with patients/clients (7.04 P)

Demonstrate Professional and Competent Conduct

• Maintain confidentiality of healthcare information (8.01 P)
• Comply with legislations that govern medical laboratory technology (8.02 P)
• Recognize limitations of own competence and seek action to resolve (8.03 P)
• Recognize potentially dangerous situations and understand the right to refuse unsafe work (8.05 P)
• Take responsibility and be accountable for professional actions (8.06 P)
• Recognize the need for and participate in continuing education and training (8.07 P)

CSMLS Competencies to be further developed in this course (based on prior knowledge from previous MLS courses):

Perform and Practise Safe Work Practices

• Report and document all incidents related to safety and personal injury according to established protocols (1.14)

Perform Analytical Techniques and Asses Results

• Assess electrochemical system and identify sources of interference and initiate corrective action (3.04.01 & 3.08.01)
• Describe and investigate the adverse effects of transfusion according to established protocol and initiate follow-up action (3.18)
• Perform the following tissue preparation techniques: grossing, processing, embedding, and sectioning (paraffin and frozen) (3.22)

Interpret, Document and Report Laboratory Results

• Identify unexpected or implausible results and take appropriate action prior to reporting (4.03)
• Document results accurately (4.05)

Demonstrate Professional and Competent Conduct

• Recognize how ethical issues in the health care environment affect the medical laboratory technologist and clients (8.09)
• Respect the diversity, dignity, values, and beliefs of patients/clients and colleagues (8.12)

Foundational material not explicitly articulated in CSMLS competency profile:

• None

Effective as of Spring/Summer 2018