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Clincal Skills and Laboratory Safety Exercises

 

 

Laboratory medicine is a rapidly changing science, and new test methods are practiced as knowledge and experiences change.

 

1. Where Lab Tests Are Performed

  • Laboratory testing in different settings
  • Types of labs

link Where Lab Tests Are Performed

 

 

2. Laboratory Regulatory Agencies

  • Government
  • Accrediting Agencies

link Regulatory Agencies

 

 

3. Chain of Infection Model

  • Infection control for nursing students
  • A model to understand the infection process

link Chain of Infection Model
     Credits: Truman College

 


4. Preventing Spread of Infectious Disease

link Infectious Disease Process - Online Tutorials
     Credits:  Regents of the University of Minnesota and the Department of Environmental Health and Safety.

 


5. Steps Of Putting On Sterile Surgical Gloves

  • Pictorial
  • Step by step illustrated

link Putting On Surgical Gloves
     Credits: Engender Health

  Also: Scrub, Gown, and Glove Procedure


 


5. Infection Prevention Online Course

Topics covered in this course:

  • Disease transmission
  • Handwashing
  • Gloving
  • Aseptic technique
  • Surgical scrub and surgical attire
  • Use and disposal of needles and other sharps
  • Instrument processing
  • Housekeeping
  • Waste disposal
     

link Infection Prevention Online Course
     Credits: Engender Health

 


6. Universal Precautions and Lab Safety

  • Provides in-depth coverage of Universal Precautions
  • Laboratory safety issues
  • Protect employees
  • Prevent workplace hazards

link Universal Precautions and Lab Safety Presentation

 

7. Procedures for Cleaning and Disinfecting Spills of Blood
   or other Potentially Infectious Material

link Spills Cleanup and Universal Precautions

 
 

8. Carolina Science and Math: Lab Safety

  • Carolina is concerned with safety.
  • Our safety communications are under continual update and improvement.
  • In the event of a serious spill, contamination, ingestion,
    or other emergency situation, information is available!

link Carolina Lab Safety
    Credits: Carolina Biological Supply Company

 
 

9. Medline Plus Laboratory Tests

  • Understanding Lab Tests (American Association for Clinical Chemistry)
  • Diagnosis, symptoms, preventive, screening
  • Research, specific conditions aspects
    and children
  • Links to PDF files and
  • Español/Spanish
     

link Medline Plus Laboratory Tests

 

 

10. ARUP's Guide to Clinical Laboratory Testing (CLT)

Great reference index A - Z on lab test purposes and procedures

  • Algorithms
  • Trace elements
  • Specimen handling and transport

link ARUP's Guide to Clinical Laboratory Testing


 

13. Specimen Collection and Handling

Clinical & Reference Laboratory Service

  • General guidelines when preparing a specimen for testing
  • How specimens are properly collected and
  • Processed, stored, and transported correctly
     

link Clinical & Reference Laboratory Service
    Credits: Marquette General Health System

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