STANDARD COMPETENCIES

 

 1. Define the principles of universal and standard precautions. (MAERB III.C.5)

 2. Demonstrate proper disposal of biohazardous material. (MAERB III.P.10)

 3. List major types of infectious agents. (MAERB III.C.1)

 4. Describe the infection cycle. (MAERB III.C.2)

 5. Define the types of asepsis as practiced within an ambulatory care setting. (MAERB III.C.3)

 6. Identify methods of controlling the growth of microorganisms. (MAERB III.C.4)

 7. List and define personal protective equipment (PPE).

 8. Identify Center for Disease Control (CDC) regulations that impact healthcare practices. (MAERB III.C.7)

 9. Participate in bloodborne pathogen training. (MAERB III.P.1)

 10. Select appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment (PPE) (MAERB III.P.2)

 11. Perform handwashing. (MAERB III.P.3)

 12. Prepare items for autoclaving. (MAERB III.P.4)

 13. Perform sterilization procedures (MAERB III.P.5)

 14. Prepare a sterile field. (MAERB III.P.6)

 15. Perform within a sterile field. (MAERB III.P.7)

 16. Measure and record vital signs. (MAERB I.P.1.a.-d.)

 17. Utilize critical thinking skills when performing patient assessment care and/or performing common laboratory procedures. (MAERB I.A.1)

 18. Identify CLIA waived tests associated with common diseases. (MAERB I.C.10)

 19. Explain to a patient the rationale for performance of a procedure for medical professionals and laypersons. (MAERB V.A.4)

 20. Use proper body mechanics (MAERB XII.P.3)

 

 

 TOPICAL OUTLINE

 

 I. Universal Precautions

      a. Sharps

 II. Blood Borne Pathogens

      a. Regulated waste

      b. Biohazard materials

 III. OSHA

      a. CDC

      b. Personal protective equipment (PPE)

      c. Body mechanics

      d. Safety signs

      e. Symbols

      f. Labels

      g. Eyewash equipment

      h. Fire extinguisher

 IV. HIPAA

      a. Privacy

      b. Release of information

      c. Patients’ bill of rights

      d. Choice of treatment

      e. Consent

      f. Refusal

      g. Sensitivity

 V. CLIA

      a. Waiver

      b. Proficiency testing

 VI. Asepsis

      a. Medical

      b. Surgical

 VII. Procedural Gowning and Gloving

 VIII. Handwashing

 IX. Sterilization techniques

      a. Autoclave

      b. Chemical

 X. Sterile fields

      a. Setup

      b. Maintenance

      c. Performance

 XI. Patient positioning

 XII. Vital signs

      a. Temperature

      b. Pulse

      c. Respiration

      d. Blood pressure

      e. Height

       f. Weight

 XIII. Clinical laboratory skills

      a. Venipunctures

              i. Vacutainer

             ii. Butterfly

            iii. Syringe

            iv. Capillary puncture

             v. Centrifuge

      b. Electrocardiography

      c. Pulmonary function test

 XIV. Microbiological testing

      a. Beta hemolytic strep screen

      b. Gram stain

      c. Occult blood

 XV. Function of microscope

 XVI. Chemistry test

      a. Finger stick glucose

 XVII. Hematology test

      a. Spun hematocrit

      b. Sedimentation rate

      c. Differential stain

 XVIII. Urinalysis

      a. Urine dip

      b. Urine pregnancy

 XIX. Serology test

      a. Mononucleosis test

 XX. Quality control methods

 XXI. Specimen processing, handling and documentation

 XXII. Documentation

      a. Legal implications

      b. Medical terminology

      c. Acronyms

      d. Quality assurance

      e. Quality control logic

      f. Patient explanation