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Description: MCCCD Approval:
5-25-2004 |
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HCE170 2004
Fall – 2011 Summer II |
LEC 1.0 Credit(s) 1.0 Period(s) 1.0 Load Occ |
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Overview of Histology (Anatomic) Laboratory |
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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 Histologic Technology Program or permission of program director. Corequisites: HCE171 and HCE172. |
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies: |
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HCE170 2004 Fall – 2011 Summer II |
Overview of Histology
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Identify and apply Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations appropriate to the program. (I) |
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Identify types of anatomic laboratories and services. (II) |
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Identify anatomic laboratory professionals and explain their roles. (III) |
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Identify and describe the duties and scope of practice of the histology technician. (IV) |
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Differentiate among laboratory regulations, accreditation, and certification and safety agencies. (V) |
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Describe laboratory safety guideline basics with emphasis on infection control, sharps/mechanical hazards, and chemical hygiene. (VI) |
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Review mathematic skills related to laboratory practice. (VII) |
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Define process improvement and quality control and explain the importance of both. (VIII) |
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Identify information management systems in the anatomic laboratory. (IX) |
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Examine histologic documentation and explain medico-legal implications. (X) |
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Practice professional and ethical conduct, stress management, and interpersonal skills. (XI) |
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Identify and describe the benefits of continuing education as a function of growth and maintenance of professional competence. (XII) |
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Identify and apply management and supervision leadership principles. (XIII) |
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MCCCD Official Course Outline: |
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HCE170 2004 Fall – 2011 Summer II |
Overview of Histology
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I. HIPAA A. Overview B. Regulations C. Applications 1. Procedures 2. Documentation D. Other II. Anatomic Laboratories A. Clinical B. Research III. Anatomic Laboratory Professionals Roles A. Pathologists, PhDs B. Laboratory assistants C. Histologic technicians D. Histologic technologists E. Clerical and office personnel IV. Role of Histology Technician A. Duties B. Scope of practice V. 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 VI. 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) VII. Laboratory Practice Mathematics Skills A. Algebraic formulas B. pH concepts C. Solution preparation VIII. Process Improvement and Quality Control A. Process improvement 1. Quality assurance (QA) principles 2. Total quality management B. Quality control principles IX. Information Management Systems A. Manual methodology B. Computer-based methodology X. Documentation A. Protocols B. Medico-legal implications C. Correcting entries XI. Personal Behavior A. Conduct 1. Professional 2. Ethical B. Stress management C. Interpersonal communication skills XII. Professional Competence A. Continuing education B. Other XIII. Leadership Principles A. Management B. Supervision |