MISSION STATEMENT:
The mission of the CLT program at Lanier Technical College is to provide the knowledge and develop the necessary skills and attitudes for becoming an integral member of the clinical laboratory health team.
GOALS:
The goals of the CLT program are to provide a program of correlated theory and clinical experience to prepare individuals to contribute in meeting the needs of their communities as qualified clinical laboratory technicians and to prepare students for the certification exam.
OBJECTIVES:
1. To prepare the student to function effectively as an integral member of
the clinical laboratory team.
2. To prepare students to perform the following tasks:
a. collect and process biological specimens for analysis
b. perform analytical tests on biological specimens
c. recognize factors that affect procedures and results
d. monitor quality control within predetermined limits
e. perform preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment or refer
to appropriate sources for repait
f. demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal communication skills
with patients, lab personnel, other health care professionals, and with the
public
g. recognize work relationships in the positions held
h. apply basic scientific principles in learning new techniques and procedures
i. relate laboratory findings to common disease processes
j. recognize and act upon individual needs for continuing education as a
function of growth and maintenance of professional competence
3. Upon graduation and initial appointment, the clinical laboratory technician should be able to demonstrate entry level competencies in the above tasks.
TECHNICAL STANDARDS FOR THE CLINICAL LABORATORY PROGRAM
The following are a list of physical capabilities and behavioral skills that have been identified as being necessary for success in the field of laboratory medicine.
VISUAL OBSERVATION:
1. Differentiate color changes during the performance of laboratory procedures
2. Observe a patient's condition during phlebotomy procedures
3. Read laboratory instrument technical manuals, standard operating
procedures, text and graphs displayed in print and on a video monitor, and
other pertinent materials for patient care and professional practice
4. Employ a binocular microscope to identify structures within microscopic
specimens
MOTOR FUNCTION:
1. Perform venipuncture at bedside or other designated locations
2. Lift and handle laboratory instruments and equipment
3. Manipulate clinical laboratory instruments and equipment (pipettes, test
tubes) in a manner consistent with standards of clinical laboratory practice
4. Use an electronic keyboard to operate laboratory instruments
5. Perform moderately taxing physical work for extended periods (prolonged
sitting or standing for several hours)
COMMUNICATION SKILLS:
1. Possess verbal and non-verbal skills adequate for transmitting information
to patients and other healthcare personnel
2. Possess adequate hearing for satisfactory communication with
hospital, clinical personnel, and patients
3. Follow verbal and written instructions to correctly and independently
perform laboratory test procedures
4. Use computer software, the Internet, and email systems for communication
and education
5. Prepare laboratory reports, and take paper, computer and laboratory
practical examinations
BEHAVIOR AND SOCIAL SKILLS:
1. Behavior and social skills must be acceptable to both a school and clinical
setting
2. Dress to project a neat, well-groomed, professional appearance
3. Be flexible and creative and adapt to professional and technical change
4. Adapt to working with potentially offensive specimens, chemicals,
and biologicals
5. Support and promote the activities of fellow students and of health care
professionals
6. Help foster a team approach to learning, problem solving, and patient care
7. Be honest, compassionate, ethical, and responsible
8. Possess these intellectual skills: comprehension, measurement, mathematical
calculation, reasoning, analysis, comparison, self-expression, and criticism
9. Ability to solve problems and think critically
10. Critically evaluate his/her own performance, accept constructive criticism,
and look forward to improve upon performance
