CSMLS COMPETENCY PROFILE
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(GRADED A)
Fundamental competencies - Correct Answers -The MLA applies fundamental
competencies in the performance of tasks assigned and within the scope of the MLA
profession
1.01 - Correct Answers -Correctly identifies patient/specimen, maintaining confidentiality
1.02 - Correct Answers -Utilizes office equipment for data storage, retrieval,
communication, and research E.g. Fax, computer, photocopier
1.03 - Correct Answers -Applies fundamentals of medical terminology,
physiology,anatomy, disease processes and infection control to perform tasks in a safe
and appropriate manner
Safe work practices - Correct Answers -The MLA conducts professional practice
according to established protocols, safety guidelines and existing legislation
2.01 - Correct Answers -Applies the principles of standard precautions
2.02 - Correct Answers -Uses personal protective equipment correctly e.g. Gloves,
gowns, masks. Face shields, aprons
2.03 - Correct Answers -Applies appropriate laboratory hygiene and infection control
practices
2.04 - Correct Answers -Minimizes possible dangers from biological specimens,
laboratory supplies and equipment
2.05 - Correct Answers -Utilizes available laboratory safety devices in a correct manner
e.g. Fume hoods, bio safety cabinets, safety pipetting device
2.06 - Correct Answers -Applies WHMIS and existing legislation to the labelling, dating,
handling, storing and disposal of chemicals, dyes, reagents and solutions
, 2.07 - Correct Answers -Handles and disposes of "sharps" according to safety
guidelines
2.08 - Correct Answers -Select and utilizes the appropriate method for items to be
disinfected and/ or sterilized
2.09 - Correct Answers -Responds o the incidents such as chemical injury, traumatic a
injury, needle stick injury, electrical shock, burns, patient collapse, e.g.first aid
2.10 - Correct Answers -Applies spill containment and clean up procedures for
infectious materials and dangerous chemicals
2.11 - Correct Answers -Responds appropriately to all emergency codes
2.12 - Correct Answers -Reports incidents related to safety and personal injury( e.g.
Needle stick injury, chemical splash) in a timely manner
2.13 - Correct Answers -Applies occupational health and safety guidelines with respect
to electrical , radiation, biological and fire hazards
Communication and interaction - Correct Answers -The MLA interacts in a professional
and competent manner, using effective listening, verbal and written communication in
dealing with laboratory colleagues, patients, students, clients and other health
professionals. The MLA projects a professional image and follows generally accepted
practices regarding interactions with clients, patients and colleagues
3.01 - Correct Answers -Identifies and recognizes clients/ patients (internal and
external) e.g. Patients, physicians, technologists, nurses, pathologists and other lab
personnel
3.02 - Correct Answers -Demonstrates effective communication skills
3.02-1 - Correct Answers -Exchanges information with colleagues, patients, students,
clients and other health professionals
3.02-2 - Correct Answers -Uses effective verbal communication
302-3 - Correct Answers -Writes clearly and concisely
9.08 - Correct Answers -Keeps abreast of laboratory techniques and research and
shares new knowledge with colleagues
9.09 - Correct Answers -Promotes the image and status of the profession of medical
laboratory science as members of the health care team by maintaining established
standards of practice
EXAM QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS
(GRADED A)
Fundamental competencies - Correct Answers -The MLA applies fundamental
competencies in the performance of tasks assigned and within the scope of the MLA
profession
1.01 - Correct Answers -Correctly identifies patient/specimen, maintaining confidentiality
1.02 - Correct Answers -Utilizes office equipment for data storage, retrieval,
communication, and research E.g. Fax, computer, photocopier
1.03 - Correct Answers -Applies fundamentals of medical terminology,
physiology,anatomy, disease processes and infection control to perform tasks in a safe
and appropriate manner
Safe work practices - Correct Answers -The MLA conducts professional practice
according to established protocols, safety guidelines and existing legislation
2.01 - Correct Answers -Applies the principles of standard precautions
2.02 - Correct Answers -Uses personal protective equipment correctly e.g. Gloves,
gowns, masks. Face shields, aprons
2.03 - Correct Answers -Applies appropriate laboratory hygiene and infection control
practices
2.04 - Correct Answers -Minimizes possible dangers from biological specimens,
laboratory supplies and equipment
2.05 - Correct Answers -Utilizes available laboratory safety devices in a correct manner
e.g. Fume hoods, bio safety cabinets, safety pipetting device
2.06 - Correct Answers -Applies WHMIS and existing legislation to the labelling, dating,
handling, storing and disposal of chemicals, dyes, reagents and solutions
, 2.07 - Correct Answers -Handles and disposes of "sharps" according to safety
guidelines
2.08 - Correct Answers -Select and utilizes the appropriate method for items to be
disinfected and/ or sterilized
2.09 - Correct Answers -Responds o the incidents such as chemical injury, traumatic a
injury, needle stick injury, electrical shock, burns, patient collapse, e.g.first aid
2.10 - Correct Answers -Applies spill containment and clean up procedures for
infectious materials and dangerous chemicals
2.11 - Correct Answers -Responds appropriately to all emergency codes
2.12 - Correct Answers -Reports incidents related to safety and personal injury( e.g.
Needle stick injury, chemical splash) in a timely manner
2.13 - Correct Answers -Applies occupational health and safety guidelines with respect
to electrical , radiation, biological and fire hazards
Communication and interaction - Correct Answers -The MLA interacts in a professional
and competent manner, using effective listening, verbal and written communication in
dealing with laboratory colleagues, patients, students, clients and other health
professionals. The MLA projects a professional image and follows generally accepted
practices regarding interactions with clients, patients and colleagues
3.01 - Correct Answers -Identifies and recognizes clients/ patients (internal and
external) e.g. Patients, physicians, technologists, nurses, pathologists and other lab
personnel
3.02 - Correct Answers -Demonstrates effective communication skills
3.02-1 - Correct Answers -Exchanges information with colleagues, patients, students,
clients and other health professionals
3.02-2 - Correct Answers -Uses effective verbal communication
302-3 - Correct Answers -Writes clearly and concisely
9.08 - Correct Answers -Keeps abreast of laboratory techniques and research and
shares new knowledge with colleagues
9.09 - Correct Answers -Promotes the image and status of the profession of medical
laboratory science as members of the health care team by maintaining established
standards of practice
