STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Perform selected laboratory studies, including, but not limited to:

 II.     Urinalysis

 III.    Gram stain

 IV.     Glucose testing

 V.      KOH prep

 VI.     Rapid strep screen

 VII.    Routine throat culture

 VIII.   12-lead EKG

 IX.     Urinalysis with microscopic

 X       BUN and creatinine

 XI.     Serum electrolytes

 XII.    Liver function studies

 XIII.   routine blood chemistries

 XIV.    Blood sugar,

 XV.     Cardiac enzymes

 XVI.    CBC with differential

 XVII.   Tympanogram

 XVIII.  CSF fluid

 XIX.    Culture results

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Assess the patient`s problems, identify those procedures or tests required and understand the basic way the tests are performed.

         A.      Formulate an initial problem list.

         B.      Describe diseases with which abnormal findings are most often associated.

         C.      Describe the serial tests utilized to monitor a patient`s condition and/or effectiveness of therapy.

         D.      For each procedure describe the methods, indications and contraindications of the diagnostic procedures performed or ordered.

         E.      Recognize the signs and symptoms of complications of diagnostic procedures performed or ordered.

         F.      Employ the proper sterile techniques indicated for procedures performed.

         G.      Describe  preventative measures to minimize complications of diagnostic procedures performed or ordered.

         H.      Describe the process of informed consent for various populations.

 II.     Perform, order, and/or interpret at least to the point of recognizing deviations from the norm, common laboratory tests used to identify pathophysiologic processes.

 III.    Describe the routine hematological, chemical, bacteriological, and cytological tests.

         A.      Describe normal CBC, differential, platelet counts, and absolute granulocyte counts in order to evaluate manifestations of abnormalities.

         B.      Describe normal serum electrolyte levels in order to evaluate manifestations of common serum electrolyte abnormalities.

         C.      Recognize normal values for other serum chemistries.

         D.      Employ the proper sterile techniques indicated for procedures performed.

         E.      Demonstrate proper technique and interpretation of a blood smear.

         F.      Describe the types of, use of, and indications for the various electrolyte solutions.

         G.      Evaluate relationships between serum electrolytes and IV therapy and the need to adjust therapy based on lab results and physical signs.

         H.      Describe blood and blood products utilized in IV therapy and the indications and complications of their use, including transfusion reactions and hepatitis.

         I.      Describe medications commonly added to IV solutions.