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What is clinical laboratory science? What is the other term used for this field? - correct answer The health profession concerned with performing laboratory analyses used for treating/diagnosing diseases. Also known as 'medical (laboratory) technology.' Describe the beginnings of medical technology. Identify the 3 main stages in its history. - correct answer Well there is one dating as far back to as 1000B.C. The invention of the microscope started in the seventeenth century, while even before medieval times it's said Hindu doctors performed a urinalysis to discover that some urine had a sweet taste. This being judged by no other than ants. Prior to WorldWar I: 1926 - ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology) physicians identified qualified workers/terminology 1930s - MT (medical technologist) is established through the registry 1977 - NCA (National Creditional Agency for Laboratory Personnel) is established along with CLS (Clinical Laboratory Scientists) Scientists is replaced due to the broad scope of technology Today, we find the ASCP Board of Certification has replaced all Clinical terms with 'Medical.' (Ex: Clinical Laboratory Scientist to Medical Laboratory Scientist) as of 2009 What are five personal qualities desirable in clinical laboratory personnel? - correct answer Honesty Integrity Dedication Dependability Cooperation What are the educational requirements for clinical laboratory scientists? For clinical laboratory technicians? - correct answer Laboratory Scientists need a bachelor's degree, while a Laboratory Technicians need a 2 year associate's degree. Both must be nationally certified with the completion of on site clinical training. List five places of employment for laboratory personnel other than in hospitals. - correct answer Pharmaceutics, veterinary medicine, public health agencies, the military, and research. Explain the importance of ethical standards in the practice of clinical laboratory science. - correct answer To maintain the safety and well being of a patient. These ethics promote professionalism. Explain the laboratory professional's obligation to the patient. - correct answer The lab professionals are obligated to: Provide high quality service Exercise sound judgment Maintain confidentiality Safeguard privacy Strive to minimize incompetence How do laboratory professionals become certified? - correct answer Through the ASCP Board of Certification and the AMT (American Medical Technologist) What is the importance of professional societies to the clinical laboratory professional? - correct answer To provide professional growth, any way to continue education. Also, to contribute to the well being of the community. American Medical Technologists - correct answer AMT - credential agency for medical assistants American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science - correct answer ASCLS - clinical/medical laboratory personnel American Society for Clinical Pathology - correct answer ASCP - clinical/medical laboratory & allied health personnel American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians - correct answer ASPT - credential agency for phlebotomists & point of care technicians clinical laboratory science - correct answer The profession that performs lab analyses used in diagnosing/treating disease clinical laboratory scientist - correct answer CLS - NCA: professional with a bachelor's degree & certification (MLS/MT) clinical laboratory technician - correct answer CLT - NCA: professional with a 2 year degree & certification (MLT) Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs - correct answer CAAHEP - agency that accredits educational for allied health Ethics - correct answer System of behavior Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act - correct answer HIPAA - 199