CLS 162 - Applied Urinalysis and Body Fluids

1. Verify the acceptability of clinical specimens, work area, equipment function, reagents and supplies through assessment of quality assurance procedures. (cognitive)
2. Differentiate urine and other body fluid specimen types, and describe appropriate collection procedures for each. (cognitive)
3. Assess the significance of formed elements in urinary and other body fluid sediments. (cognitive)
4. Correlate physical and chemical test results for urinalysis and other body fluids, with microscopic observations and resolve discrepancies. (cognitive)
5. Model professionalism in appearance and demeanor. (affective)
6. Use written and spoken English to communicate effectively; employ written and verbal directions. (affective)
7. Employ laboratory terminology, and perform basic calculations, associated with quality assurance and the examination of urine and other body fluid specimens. (psychomotor)
8. Employ safety procedures. (psychomotor)
9. Perform physical, chemical and microscopic examinations of urine and other body fluids. (psychomotor)
10. Prepare accurate and legible laboratory reports. (psychomotor)