Maricopa Community Colleges  HCE170   20042-20045 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 12/09/03
HCE170 20042-20045 LEC 1 Credit(s) 1 Period(s)
Overview of Histology (Anatomic) Laboratory
Overview of anatomic laboratory services, anatomic laboratory professionals, and the role of the histology technician. Emphasis on certification, accreditation, and regulatory agencies. Application of process improvement, quality control, laboratory mathematics, infection control, sharps/mechanical hazards, documentation, medico-legal implications, and chemical hygiene principles. Includes information management in anatomic laboratories. Importance of management and supervision leadership principles and professional growth and ethical conduct. Prerequisites: Admission to Histology Program or permission of program director. Corequisites: HCE171 and HCE172.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HCE170   20042-20045 Overview of Histology (Anatomic) Laboratory
1. Identify types of anatomic laboratories and services. (I)
2. Identify anatomic laboratory professionals and explain their roles. (II)
3. Identify and describe the duties and scope of practice of the histology technician.(III)
4. Differentiate among laboratory regulations, accreditation, and certification and safety agencies. (IV)
5. Describe laboratory safety guideline basics with emphasis on infection control, sharps/mechanical hazards, and chemical hygiene. (V)
6. Review mathematic skills related to laboratory practice. (VI)
7. Define process improvement and quality control and explain the importance of both. (VII)
8. Identify information management systems in the anatomic laboratory. (VIII)
9. Examine histologic documentation and explain medico-legal implications. (IX)
10. Practice professional and ethical conduct, stress management, and interpersonal skills. (X)
11. Identify and describe the benefits of continuing education as a function of growth and maintenance of professional competence. (XI)
12. Identify and apply management and supervision leadership principles. (XII)
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HCE170   20042-20045 Overview of Histology (Anatomic) Laboratory
    I. Anatomic Laboratories
        A. Clinical
        B. Research
      II. Anatomic Laboratory Professionals Roles
          A. Pathologists, PhDs
          B. Laboratory assistants
          C. Histologic technicians
          D. Histologic technologists
          E. Clerical and office personnel
        III. Role of Histology Technician
            A. Duties
            B. Scope of practice
          IV. Regulatory Agencies
              A. Laboratory
                1. CLIA (Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments)
                2. State of Arizona
              B. Accreditation
                1. JCAHO (Joint Commission on Accreditation of Healthcare Organizations.)
                2. CAP (College of American Pathologists)
                3. Medicare
              C. Certification
                1. ASCP (American Society for Clinical Pathology)
                2. NCA (National Credentialing Agency for Laboratory Personnel)
                3. State certification agencies
              D. Safety
                1. OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)
                2. State of Arizona
                3. Transportation agencies
            V. Laboratory Safety Guidelines
                A. Infection Control
                  1. Personal protective equipment
                  2. Standard precautions
                  3. Biohazard waste disposal
                B. Sharps/mechanical safety
                  1. Blade handling techniques
                    a. Scalpel
                    b. Microtome
                  2. Glass disposal
                  3. Lifting technique
                C. Chemical hygiene
                  1. Chemical classifications
                  2. Safety signage
                  3. Storage and disposal
                  4. Formaldehyde standard and exposure monitoring
                  5. Material safety data sheets (MSDS)
              VI. Laboratory Practice Mathematics Skills
                  A. Algebraic formulas
                  B. pH concepts
                  C. Solution preparation
                VII. Process Improvement and Quality Control
                    A. Process improvement
                      1. Quality assurance (QA) principles
                      2. Total quality management
                    B. Quality control principles
                  VIII. Information Management Systems
                      A. Manual methodology
                      B. Computer-based methodology
                    IX. Documentation
                        A. Protocols
                        B. Medico-legal implications
                        C. Correcting entries
                      X. Personal Behavior
                          A. Conduct
                            1. Professional
                            2. Ethical
                          B. Stress management
                          C. Interpersonal communication skills
                        XI. Professional Competence
                            A. Continuing education
                            B. Other
                          XII. Leadership Principles
                              A. Management
                              B. Supervision
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