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| Clinical Practicum
Affective Objectives updated June 3, 2004 |
The following objectives have been listed as general affective objectives, since they apply to the overall performance and participation by the student during clinical rotations at the affiliate institutions. Among other qualities, the student is expected to demonstrate dependability, organizational skills, time efficiency and the ability to work with others in accordance with a professional program of study. As a member of the health care team, it is expected that the student will maintain an appropriate professional demeanor at all times.
During the clinical rotations and upon completion of the program of study in Medical Technology, the student will be able to:
3. Notify the Clinical Coordinator and the University Education Coordinator when unable to report to the clinical practicum.
4. Comply with the attendance policy as outlined in the clinical practicum manual.
8. Communicate courteously, effectively and professionally with instructors, laboratory staff, other health care personnel, patients and visitors.
9. Demonstrate interest and enthusiasm for the clinical laboratory science profession.
10. Accept evaluation of performance as constructive when offered by instructors and other laboratory personnel, and follow through with suggestions made.
11. Adhere to laboratory safety regulations in each clinical area.
15. Demonstrate self-confidence in the operation of equipment and in the performance of laboratory procedures.
16. Report patient laboratory results only to authorized personnel.
19. Demonstrate the ability to concentrate on the laboratory test procedure being performed and the need to avoid distractions.
20. Demonstrate organizational skills through ability to coordinate the quantity of work needed to be done with the time available for its completion.
21. Practice acceptable quality assurance as established for each clinical area.
23. Coordinate theory with laboratory analysis to appropriately judge patient data.