Professional Conduct in Medical Laboratory Sciences Program at Arizona State University, Study notes of Immunology

Download Professional Conduct in Medical Laboratory Sciences Program at Arizona State University and more Study notes Immunology in PDF only on Docsity! MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES PROGRAM Arizona State University GENERAL STUDENT INFORMATION MANUAL MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES PROGRAM Arizona State University PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT FOR THE MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES PROGRAM The profession which you are entering is dedicated to one major purpose, the welfare of the patient. The laboratory is that part of the health care team which serves the primary function of assisting the physician in the diagnosis and treatment of disease by means of qualitative and quantitative analysis of body fluids and tissues. The responsibility of the laboratory is to provide the physician with reliable laboratory data, always cognizant of the primary concern, the PATIENT. At times, the convenience and private life of each laboratory professional and student must be of secondary concern. The patient's needs continue day and night, weekends and holidays, and must be met by all health care professionals. A career in the Medical Laboratory Sciences demands your time, your sincere efforts and your sympathetic interest in other people. These demands must be met by you in a mature and responsible manner. Your education in the Professional Study Program will be a challenging and rewarding experience. By applying for this program of study you have indicated your sincere desire to become a competent Medical Laboratory Scientist. You have been accepted as a student in the Arizona State University Medical Laboratory Sciences Program because of your qualifications and potential. The faculty and clinical laboratory staff will do their utmost to provide you with a well-rounded program of instruction and experience and are more than willing to give as much individual help as possible. In turn, your PRIMARY FOCUS must be your professional studies. This program has received accreditation by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (www.naacls.org NAACLS 5600 N River Road, Suite 720, Rosemont, IL 60018) and designed to graduate only well qualified Medical Laboratory Scientists. For this reason, the program is not an easy one. As a Medical Laboratory professional you will be responsible for the tasks outlined in the accompanying Program Mission and Goals, Career-Entry Competencies, Essential Functions and Scope of Practice. In order to satisfactorily fulfill all of the necessary requirements, your wholehearted interest, attention and efforts must be focused on this period of education. In some instances, you will find it necessary to sacrifice your own personal plans or conveniences to meet the demands of your assignments. Professional conduct is just as important as the technical aspects of your education. The following remarks will aid you in developing and assimilating the qualities associated with Clinical Laboratory Scientists. During the past few years, you have had the status of a college student -- a person completing your formal education in preparation for entering the professional world. During the next 16 months you will be in a new phase of your education. Even though you are on the Arizona State University campus your status is now one of a professional person with commensurate responsibilities. The same holds true when you are attending the Medical Laboratory Applications Courses at our Clinical Affiliates. Always bear in mind, no matter where you happen to be, that you are representatives of your chosen profession, upon which your actions reflect, favorably or unfavorably. absences. Unexcused absences are considered a serious violation of professional behavior and more than two unexcused absences will result in a deficiency status. 2. Tardiness Punctuality demonstrates professional responsibility. Late arrivals are disruptive to the class and disrespectful to the instructor. When you are going to be late, you must notify the instructor and state the approximate time of arrival (see Directory, pg. 5). Tardiness is a form of unexcused absence. Unless there are extenuating circumstances, two (2) instances of tardiness are equivalent to one unexcused absence, which can lead to a deficiency status. You are responsible for arranging reliable transportation, dependable childcare if applicable, and appropriate work schedules to meet the attendance requirements. Note: During the Medical Laboratory Applications courses (off-campus), you may have to begin as early as 5:30 a.m. in selected locations. In other locations you may have to stay as late as 5:30 p.m. An evening shift may be available in a few selected sites. F. Intolerable Behavior Resulting in Automatic Dismissal The following behaviors will result in the student's automatic dismissal from the Program: (1) The use of illicit drugs or alcohol during school hours (2) While taking examinations a. Talking to other students. b. Use of outside aids (unauthorized formula sheets, crib sheets, cell phones, etc.) c. Any behavior which might reasonably be interpreted as cheating (for example, staring at another person's test). (3) Dishonest reporting of laboratory results G. Care of Equipment/Laboratory The accuracy of the determinations you perform depends upon both proper technique and well-maintained equipment. If either is lacking, the results of the test are compromised. The equipment should be kept clean and in good working order. Whether you use a pipette, a microscope or a spectrophotometer, it is a necessary part of the determination which you are doing. Handle all apparatus carefully. Repair or replacement of damaged equipment is often both expensive and time-consuming, as the item, however large or small, may not be readily available. Students who cause extensive damage or breakage to lab equipment will be assessed a fine. Help keep the laboratory a clean and pleasant place to work; you will soon find that neatness and the proper placement of equipment are definite assets in the performance of your work. The janitor's duty only entails cleaning the floor and emptying the waste baskets; therefore, a number of nontechnical tasks are the responsibility of the laboratory personnel. Put reagents, supplies and equipment in their proper place and clean up your work area. H. Standard Procedures Follow laboratory procedures meticulously. Do not make arbitrary changes in any procedure. Behind each step is a definite reason for its inclusion at that point. Remember, if you fail to follow instructions and procedures exactly, you are endangering the health of the patient, yourself and others. I. Student-Faculty Communications Students are encouraged to communicate any concerns, problems or complaints with the appropriate faculty member. If resolution is unsatisfactory, students are encouraged to discuss these issues with the Program Director. J. Work/Course Schedules Because this program is very intense and requires extensive at home study, outside employment or registration for other courses may interfere with your academic achievement. Therefore, you must discuss these schedules with the Program Director each semester. (Refer to Additional Semester Activities form.) Each student's situation will be monitored on an individual basis. K. Health Insurance/Immunization Record You are required to carry hospitalization/health insurance. The name of your insurance carrier and policy number will be needed. In addition, proof of various immunizations will also be required. Refer to Medical Information Record form. L. Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing Students must have a Criminal Background Check and Drug Testing prior to clinical rotations. Note for clinical rotations: It is our goal and policy to have a sufficient number of clinical affiliate sites available to a given cohort of students. We solicit various clinical sites based on our needs and design a number of which suitable placements can be made for our accepted students. In the event that sufficient clinical sites are not available for the number of students in a cohort, we will defer to the following options:  We will attempt to find alternate dates or times outside of our traditional rotation periods, that our current sites may be able to offer and work with the student for special scheduling circumstances.  We will attempt to recruit new sites with a new affiliation agreement.  We will allow the student priority inclusion to complete the necessary clinical rotation at a later time when one becomes available. Directory: Jeffrey Wolz, MA, MT(ASCP) Program Director, Faculty 602-285-7865 jwolz@asu.edu Sarah Torrison, MA, MLS(ASCP) Adjunct Faculty Sarah.Torrison@asu.edu Cora-Leigh Alguire MLS(ASCP) Adjunct Faculty Cora.Leigh.Alguire@asu.edu Wesley Candelaria, MS, CLS-Microbiology (ASCP) Adjunct Faculty Wesley.Candelaria@asu.edu Sherry Gamble, MS, CLS-Microbiology (ASCP) Adjunct Faculty Sherry.Gamble@asu.edu Jovana Zuccala, MS, C(ASCP) Adjunct Faculty Jovana.Zuccala@asu.edu Rikki Lux, Program Advisor Rikki.Lux@asu.edu 602-496-3300 Medical Laboratory Sciences Program Arizona State University Essential Functions Medical Laboratory Scientists perform various procedures that directly impact patient care. It is important that every applicant meet certain Essential Functions (or Requirements). The following Essential Functions (or Requirements) must be met, with or without reasonable accommodation, in order to participate in and graduate from the ASU Medical Laboratory Sciences Program. I. Physical Requirements – The student must be able to: a. move freely and safely around the laboratory and healthcare facility. b. operate delicate instruments or equipment and perform meticulous procedures; use an electronic keyboard to operate laboratory instruments. c. use a binocular microscope. d. reach laboratory benchtops and carry objects within safety limits. e. demonstrate good normal or corrected vision. f. demonstrate good eye-hand physical coordination (fine-motor skills). g. work safely with blood and other body fluids, infectious organisms, and chemical reagents. I. Behavioral and Professional Requirements – The student must be able to: a. work quickly and accurately under stress. b. organize work and direct others; exercise independent judgement; assume responsibility for own work and offer to assist in the work of others. c. use interpersonal skills such as communication (in verbal and written English), cooperation, confidentiality, and attentiveness in a positive and tactful manner. d. maintain professional relationships with colleagues, patients, physicians, and others in the healthcare setting. e. project a neat, well-groomed professional appearance. I. Intellectual Requirements – The student must be able to: a. follow written and verbal directions to perform laboratory tests and report the results. b. work in a thorough, careful, efficient, and organized manner, either alone or as a laboratory team member. c. exercise ethical judgement, integrity, honesty, dependability, and accountability in the clinical laboratory environment. d. practice critical thinking utilizing common sense and logic, critical evaluation, objectivity, problem solving, and decision making skills. e. accept constructive criticism and look for ways to improve. f. be flexible and creative and adapt to professional and technical changes. The Scope of Practice of the Medical Laboratory Sciences* Medical Laboratory Scientists as members of the health care team are responsible for: • Assuring reliable test results which contribute to the prevention, diagnosis, prognosis and treatment of physiological and pathological conditions. This includes: · Producing accurate test results; · Assessing and improving existing laboratory methodologies; · Designing, evaluating and implementing new methodologies; · Integrating, correlating and interpreting test data. • Designing and implementing cost-effective administrative and quality control procedures for laboratories, services and personnel. • Designing, implementing and evaluating processes for education and continued education of laboratory personnel. • Developing and monitoring a Quality Assurance System to include: · Quality Control of Services · Competence Assurance of Personnel • Promoting an awareness and understanding of the profession to laboratory personnel, related professions and to the consumer/public. *American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES PROGRAM Arizona State University STANDARDS FOR THE MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES PROGRAM I. Grades A. Grade Scale Grades given in the Professional Study Program (Medical Laboratory Sciences Lecture/Laboratory and Clinical Laboratory Applications) are based on the following scale: Percentage Grade Letter Grade 100-90 A 89-80% B 79-70 C Below 70% Fail B. Grade Determination Grades are determined by assessing the achievement of the minimum standards for each Course/Unit of Instruction. 1. Lecture/Laboratory* Courses (on-campus coursework) Grades are calculated as follows: 60% of the grade based on the lecture (didactic) grade 40% of the grade based on the laboratory (technical) grade 2. Clinical Laboratory Applications* Courses (off-campus coursework) Grades will be based on exam scores and/or contract completion. *See attached Course/Unit of Instruction List (Attachment #1, page 13) MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES Arizona State University Course/Unit of Instruction List CLINICAL SCIENCES LECTURE/LABORATORY (on-campus coursework) MDL 410 Laboratory Leadership and Management MDL 420 Advanced Clinical Urinalysis and Body Fluids MDL 430 Advanced Clinical Hematology and Hemostasis MDL 440 Advanced Clinical Immunology and Immunohematology MDL 450 Advanced Clinical Microbiology MDL 460 Advanced Clinical Chemistry CLINICAL LABORATORY APPLICATIONS (off-campus coursework) MDL 421 Advanced Practicum: Clinical Urinalysis and Body Fluids MDL 431 Advanced Practicum: Clinical Hematology and Hemostasis MDL 441 Advanced Practicum: Clinical Immunohematology and Immunology MDL 451 Advanced Practicum: Clinical Microbiology MDL 461 Advanced Practicum: Clinical Chemistry Attachment #2 MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES PROGRAM Arizona State University (On-Campus) Course Objectives Evaluation Form STUDENT COURSE DATES: From To EVALUATED BY: DATE SATISFACTORY UNSATISFACTORY KEY: 1. Excellent 3. Needs Improvement 5. No opportunity to observe 2. Good 4. Unacceptable 6. Limited opportunity to observe I. PROFESSIONAL CONDUCT: The demonstration of a professional attitude. II. TECHNICAL PERFORMANCE: Evaluation of the student's technical abilities. A. Accuracy: Ability to be correct and precise. B. Calculations: C. Work Habits: The ability to organize, concentrate on, and complete work in an acceptable manner. Demonstration of initiative. D. Judgement: The ability to grasp essentials and take proper actions, based on the available facts, with confidence. III. ACADEMIC PERFORMANCE: The understanding of requisite knowledge and its application to laboratory work. IV. COMMENTS: (Comments must be initialed) a. Instructor: Student initials b. Student: Instructor initials 5. RESPONSIBILITY: 1 2 3 4 5 Does not accept Demonstrates Accepts full responsibility responsibility responsibility toward for all aspects of work. for work work Completes assigned tasks without further reminders. Comments: 6. CONFIDENCE: 1 2 3 4 5 Level of confidence Average Shows good judgment. impedes performance confidence Mature, self- reliant. Comments: 7. RELATIONSHIPS WITH TECHNOLOGISTS: 1 2 3 4 5 Has difficulty Is able to establish Establishes excellent working with an acceptable working rapport with others relationship technologists Comments: 8. RESPONSE TO INSTRUCTION: 1 2 3 4 5 Resents direction; Accepts Pleasant, attentive, critical, argumentative instruction cooperative, questions wisely Comments: 9. WORK AREA AND RECORDS: 1 2 3 4 5 Disorderly and Minimal clutter Orderly and uncluttered cluttered work area. in work area. work area. Neat, legible Illegible records. Legible records. and understandable records. Comments: 10. ABILITY TO WORK UNDER PRESSURE: 1 2 3 4 5 Nervous and excitable; Maintains composure Works carefully unable to work under pressure and calmly in an under pressure organized manner Comments: 11. ABILITY TO LEARN: 1 2 3 4 5 Slow to learn, Learns, retains and Applies and integrates retain and apply applies material data from this and material previous courses to resolve problems Comments: 12. ABILITY TO FOLLOW WRITTEN INSTRUCTIONS: 1 2 3 4 5 Does not follow Occasionally needs Applies written written instructions. assistance in interpreting instructions well. Good written instructions attention to detail. Comments: 13. ORGANIZATION: 1 2 3 4 5 Unable to Adequately Very efficient and organize work organized well organized Comments: 14. COMPLETION OF WORK IN STANDARD STUDENT TIME: 1 2 3 4 5 Works slowly Completes work Works quickly on time Comments: OVERALL EVALUATION: Satisfactory ____ Unsatisfactory ____ RECOMMENDATIONS FOR IMPROVEMENT: ARIZONA STATE UNIVERSITY MEDICAL LABORATORY SCIENCES PROGRAM Professional Characteristics Objectives Clinical Rotation The following objectives identify various professional characteristics displayed by individuals in the clinical laboratory. These characteristics are further defined by behaviors which are measured from unacceptable (1) to outstanding (5) in the Student Evaluation form. These behaviors are observable and correction of deficiencies is ultimately desired. Upon completion of the Clinical Department Rotation, the student will demonstrate acceptable performance of the following objectives: 1. Attention to rules and regulations: The student will follow rules without being reminded. 2. Promptness: The student will promptly arrive in the department. 3. Initiative: The student will demonstrate initiative by looking for things to do and trying to find solutions to problems. 4. Communication: The student will demonstrate proper verbal communications. 5. Responsibility: The student will accept full responsibility for all aspects of work and complete assigned tasks without further reminders. 6.Confidence: The student will demonstrate confidence by showing good judgement, maturity, and self-reliance. 7. Relationships with technologists: The student will establish appropriate rapport with technologists. 8. Response to instruction: The student will respond positively to instruction by being pleasant, attentive, and cooperative. 9. Work area and records: The student will maintain an orderly and uncluttered work area; and keep neat, legible and understandable records. 10. Ability to work under pressure: The student will be able to work carefully and calmly in an organized manner. 11. Ability to learn: The student will demonstrate the ability to learn by applying and integrating data from this and previous courses to resolve problems. 12. Ability to follow written instructions: The student will demonstrate the ability to follow written instructions and show attention to detail. 13. Organization: The student will demonstrate proper organization by being efficient and well organized. 14. Completion of work in standard student time: The student will complete work in standard student time.