Medical Laboratory Technician

Program outcomes

1. Evaluate the importance of patient identification, collection, transport and processing of blood and body fluid specimens for analysis.
2. Safely collect and process biological specimens for analysis.
3. Perform accurate laboratory testing, including quality assurance and quality control procedures within their scope of practice.
4. Operate laboratory instruments/analyzers and perform preventive and corrective maintenance when required within their scope of practice.
5. Demonstrate multitasking skills where a wide variety of testing procedures are performed.
6. Correlate didactic and clinical phases of laboratory testing in evaluation and interpretation of laboratory test data within their scope of practice.
7. Demonstrate career entry competencies as defined by applicable accrediting and certification organizations.
8. Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills with patients, laboratory personnel, healthcare professionals and the public.
9. Apply basic scientific principles in learning new techniques and procedures.
10. Recognize factors that affect procedures and results and take appropriate actions within their scope of practice when corrections are indicated.
11. Recognize the responsibilities of other laboratory and healthcare personnel and interact with them with respect for their jobs and patient care.
12. Recognize and act upon individual needs for continued education as a function of growth and maintenance of professional competence.