Learning Outcomes Relationships

PLO 1: Evaluate patient and quality control test results, recognizing normal, abnormal, and critical values, and take appropriate follow up action when necessary

CLO 5: Differentiate normal and pathogenic microorganisms from various body sites, and relate normal and abnormal test results of laboratory tests performed in Clinical Microbiology and Serology to their clinical significance.
CLO 7: Demonstrate decision-making / problem-solving skills in the performance of clinical microbiology and serology test procedures.

PLO 2: Sufficient technical skill in the use of laboratory information systems to meet the needs of the laboratory

CLO 6: Demonstrate satisfactory entry-level skill at the Medical Laboratory Technician level in the performance of laboratory tests in the areas of Clinical Microbiology and Serology.

PLO 4: Perform routine clinical laboratory testing in the Hematology, Immunohematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology / Serology, and Coagulation areas of the clinical laboratory

CLO 6: Demonstrate satisfactory entry-level skill at the Medical Laboratory Technician level in the performance of laboratory tests in the areas of Clinical Microbiology and Serology.

PLO 5: Operate and maintain laboratory instrumentation in the Hematology, Immunohematology, Chemistry, Microbiology, Immunology / Serology, and Coagulation areas of the clinical laboratory

CLO 6: Demonstrate satisfactory entry-level skill at the Medical Laboratory Technician level in the performance of laboratory tests in the areas of Clinical Microbiology and Serology.

PLO 6: Recognize the clinical significance of laboratory results in the diagnosis and treatment of disease

CLO 5: Differentiate normal and pathogenic microorganisms from various body sites, and relate normal and abnormal test results of laboratory tests performed in Clinical Microbiology and Serology to their clinical significance.

PLO 7: Participate in the appropriate aspects of a laboratory quality assurance program

CLO 7: Demonstrate decision-making / problem-solving skills in the performance of clinical microbiology and serology test procedures.

PLO 8: Demonstrate sufficient use of oral and written communication to meet the needs of the laboratory, and patient care

CLO 6: Demonstrate satisfactory entry-level skill at the Medical Laboratory Technician level in the performance of laboratory tests in the areas of Clinical Microbiology and Serology.

PLO 9: Demonstrate a professional attitude in appearance, work ethic, and laboratory safety

CLO 8: Demonstrate an ethical and professional attitude in all aspects of their course performance, adhering to all program policies and procedures as delineated in the Program Student Handbook.

PLO 11: Successfully pass a National Certification Exam (ASCP) in Clinical Laboratory Science Technology

CLO 1: Explain the etiology and epidemiology of infectious disease caused by clinically important bacterial, fungal, parasitic, and viral microorganisms.
CLO 2: Describe principles and procedures of tests performed in a clinical laboratory for the identification of pathogenic bacteria, fungal organisms, parasites, and antibiotic susceptibility testing.
CLO 3: Identify the various functions of the immune system in fighting disease.
CLO 4: Describe the principles and procedures of tests performed in a clinical laboratory in the department of Serology.
CLO 5: Differentiate normal and pathogenic microorganisms from various body sites, and relate normal and abnormal test results of laboratory tests performed in Clinical Microbiology and Serology to their clinical significance.

PLO 12: Recognize various problems that occur and offer solutions in pre-analytical, analytical, and post-analytical phases of laboratory testing.

CLO 7: Demonstrate decision-making / problem-solving skills in the performance of clinical microbiology and serology test procedures.

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