MDA 107 - Laboratory Procedures for the Medical Office

1. MAERB Standard I. Anatomy, Physiology and Pharmacology: I.C.4 Identify major organs in each body system (Body systems must include the following: Circulatory, Digestive, Endocrine, Integumentary, Lymphatic, Muscular, Nervous, Sensory, Reproductive, Respiratory, Skeletal, and Urinary), I.C.5 Identify the anatomical location of major organs in each body system, I.C.6 Identify the structure and function of the human body across the life span, I.C.7 Identify the normal function of each body system, I.C.8 Identify common pathology related to each body system including: signs, symptoms, etiology, diagnostic measures, treatment modalities, I.C.9. Identify Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) waived tests associated with common diseases, I.C.11 Identify quality assurance practices in healthcare.
2. MAERB Standard I.P:  I.P.2 Perform the following procedures: venipuncture and capillary puncture, I.P.10 Perform Quality Control measures, I.P.11 Collect specimens and perform: CLIA waived hematology test, CLIA waived chemistry test, CLIA waived urinalysis, CLIA waived immunology test, CLIA waived microbiology test.
3. MAERB Standard II.C. Applied Mathematics: II.C.3 Identify normal and abnormal results as reported in graphs and tables, II.P.2 Record laboratory test results into the patient’s record.
4. MAERB Standard III. Infection Control: III.C.2 Identify the infection cycle, including: the infectious agent, reservoir, susceptible host, means of transmission, portals of entry, portals of exit, III.C.4 Identify methods of controlling the growth of microorganisms, III.C.5 Identify the principles of standard precautions.
5. MAERB Standard III.P:  III.P.1 Participate in bloodborne pathogen training, III.P.2 Select appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment (PPE), III.P.10 Demonstrate proper disposal of biohazardous material including sharps and regulated wastes.
6. MAERB Standard VI. Administrative functions: VI.C.3 Recognize the purpose of routine maintenance of equipment.
7. MAERB Standard XII. Protective Practices: XII.C.1 Identify workplace safeguards, II.C.2 Identify safety techniques that can be used in responding to accidental exposure to: blood, other body fluids, needle sticks, chemicals, XII.C.3 Identify safety issues in an ambulatory healthcare environment, XII.C.5 Identify the purpose of Safety Data Sheets (SDS) in a healthcare setting, XII.C.6 Identify processes for disposal of biohazardous waste and chemicals.
8. MAERB Standard XII.P: XII.P.1 Comply with safety practices, XII.P.2 Demonstrate proper use of eyewash equipment and fire extinguishers, XII.P.4 Evaluate an environment to identify unsafe conditions.
9. MAERB Standard A:  A.1 Demonstrate critical thinking, A.2 Reassure patients.

1. Engineered safety devices
2. Blood types
3. Venipuncture
4. Capillary puncture
5. CLIA - waived tests in chemistry, hematology and urinalysis
6. Routine maintenance of equipment
7. Quality control
8. Use of the microscope
9. Microbiology testing
10. Immunology tests
11. Occult blood test

• Quantitative & Scientific Reasoning
• Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

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