MLBT1070 Unit 1 Objectives PDF

**MLBT1070 Objectives for Unit 1** ================================== **TITLE:** **UNIT 1 - Chapters 1, 2, and 3** **OBJECTIVE:** The student will understand and perform safe laboratory practices. The student will be able to perform mathematical computations for clinical laboratory work, including...

**MLBT1070 Objectives for Unit 1** ================================== **TITLE:** **UNIT 1 - Chapters 1, 2, and 3** **OBJECTIVE:** The student will understand and perform safe laboratory practices. The student will be able to perform mathematical computations for clinical laboratory work, including methods evaluation and quality management. **AFFECTIVE OBJECTIVES:** 1. Completes assignments on time 2. Demonstrates problem-solving skills 3. Displays skill in prioritizing and management of time and stress. COGNITIVE OBJECTIVES: Upon completion of this unit, the student will be able to: Chapter 1 -- Laboratory Basics 1. Identify methods used to produce clinical laboratory reagent water (CLRW) for use in the clinical laboratory. 2. List three items that should be monitored during the water-purification process. 3. Identify types of glassware available for laboratory use. 4. Identify types of plastics used in laboratory plasticware. 5. Define the following terms: to contain (TC) and to deliver (TD) in reference to types of pipettes, molarity, molality, normality, thermocouple, percent solution, and hydrates. 6. Cite three types of balances used to weigh substances in the laboratory. 7. Complete the mathematical calculations presented in this chapter correctly. Including but not limited to: 8. Convert results from one unit format to another. 16. List several responsibilities of employers and employees in maintaining a safe work environment. 17. Identify the classes of fires and the appropriate type of fire extinguisher to use. 18. List five important safety procedures to follow when handling electrical equipment. 19. Identify three hazards related to the handling of biological specimens. 20. List five examples of personal protective equipment (PPE) and engineered controls used to protect laboratory staff. 21. Explain the proper way to store compressed gas cylinders and what may happen if the cylinders fall to the floor. 22. Identify three types of waste generated by a clinical laboratory and identify an agency that may provide information on safe disposal. 23. Discuss the significant aspects of selected workplace safety issues. 24. List five examples of potentially infectious body fluids and provide examples of what contaminants may be present. 25. Identify equipment in a laboratory and administrative areas that may emit harmful radiation. 26. Identify what CFR standard is most associated with clinical laboratories and what information can be found in the Code of Federal Regulations relating to the laboratory. 27. Identify specific elements of a chemical hygiene plan and indicate the importance of such a plan. 28. Interpret a selected NFPA 704-M warning label and discuss the proper procedure for handling the substance. 29. Explain the proper storage and inventory practices for chemicals. 30. Compare and contrast descriptive statistics and inferential statistics. 31. Define the following terms a. Quality assurance h. random error o. shift b. Quality control i. Systematic error p. trend c. Control j. Delta check q. Levey-Jennings charts d. Standard k. Reliability e. Accuracy l. Confidence interval f. Precision m. Coefficient of variation g. Reference interval n. Gaussian curve 32. Define and calculate the following: h. Mean d. Standard deviation i. Median e. Coefficient of Variation j. Mode f. Two standard deviation range 33. Given laboratory data, determine if there is a trend or a shift 34. Evaluate laboratory data using the multi-rule system for quality control. 35. Create a Levey Jennings chart and plot data on Levy-Jennings chart. 36. Identify different types of errors and causes of those errors. 37. Given laboratory data determine if a patient results can be reported to the physician. 38. Interpret the results of selected laboratory statistics. 39. Select the appropriate statistic(s) for a given set of measurements. 40. Interpret a Levey-Jennings quality-control plot. 41. Identify Westgard rule violations and determine a course of action. 42. Outline a protocol used for selection of a laboratory method. 43. Calculate selected statistics. RESOURCES: Textbook and handouts -------------------------------- **LEARNING ACTIVITIES:** ------------------------ 1. Read **Chapters 1, 2, and 3** 2. **Complete objectives and perform mathematical problems** 3. Attend all class lectures EVALUATION: Information from Unit 1 will be included on Test \# 1