MLS Entry Level Competencies

Strongly Disagree MLS/CLS/MT practitioners spend more time solving problems and less time performing laboratory tests. Disagree MLS/CLS/MT practitioners spend more time solving problems and less time performing laboratory tests. Undecided MLS/CLS/MT practitioners spend more time solving problems and less time performing laboratory tests. Agree MLS/CLS/MT practitioners spend more time solving problems and less time performing laboratory tests. Strongly Agree MLS/CLS/MT practitioners spend more time solving problems and less time performing laboratory tests. 

Strongly Disagree Baccalaureate-level MLS/CLS/MT programs are adequately preparing students for the future clinical laboratory environment. Disagree Baccalaureate-level MLS/CLS/MT programs are adequately preparing students for the future clinical laboratory environment. Undecided Baccalaureate-level MLS/CLS/MT programs are adequately preparing students for the future clinical laboratory environment. Agree Baccalaureate-level MLS/CLS/MT programs are adequately preparing students for the future clinical laboratory environment. Strongly Agree Baccalaureate-level MLS/CLS/MT programs are adequately preparing students for the future clinical laboratory environment. 

Strongly Disagree Currently, the most appropriate entry-level preparation for MLS/CLS/MT practitioners is a baccalaureate degree. Disagree Currently, the most appropriate entry-level preparation for MLS/CLS/MT practitioners is a baccalaureate degree. Undecided Currently, the most appropriate entry-level preparation for MLS/CLS/MT practitioners is a baccalaureate degree. Agree Currently, the most appropriate entry-level preparation for MLS/CLS/MT practitioners is a baccalaureate degree. Strongly Agree Currently, the most appropriate entry-level preparation for MLS/CLS/MT practitioners is a baccalaureate degree. 

Strongly Disagree Pharmacology competencies such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug classification should be included in the MLS curriculum entry-level Disagree Pharmacology competencies such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug classification should be included in the MLS curriculum entry-level Undecided Pharmacology competencies such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug classification should be included in the MLS curriculum entry-level Agree Pharmacology competencies such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug classification should be included in the MLS curriculum entry-level Strongly Agree Pharmacology competencies such as pharmacokinetics, pharmacodynamics, and drug classification should be included in the MLS curriculum entry-level 

First Year of Practice Perform advanced testing (e.g. flow cytometry, DNA analysis). Experience but no CE or courses Perform advanced testing (e.g. flow cytometry, DNA analysis). Experience + CE or courses Perform advanced testing (e.g. flow cytometry, DNA analysis). None of these Perform advanced testing (e.g. flow cytometry, DNA analysis). 

First Year of Practice Resolve problems encountered in performing routine laboratory tests. Experience but no CE or courses Resolve problems encountered in performing routine laboratory tests. Experience + CE or courses Resolve problems encountered in performing routine laboratory tests. None of these Resolve problems encountered in performing routine laboratory tests. 

First Year of Practice Design protocols for monitoring/maintaining instruments and equipment. Experience but no CE or courses Design protocols for monitoring/maintaining instruments and equipment. Experience + CE or courses Design protocols for monitoring/maintaining instruments and equipment. None of these Design protocols for monitoring/maintaining instruments and equipment. 

First Year of Practice Participate in decisions regarding laboratory instrumentation or equipment purchases. Experience but no CE or courses Participate in decisions regarding laboratory instrumentation or equipment purchases. Experience + CE or courses Participate in decisions regarding laboratory instrumentation or equipment purchases. None of these Participate in decisions regarding laboratory instrumentation or equipment purchases. 

First Year of Practice Recruit and hire staff in compliance with current labor laws or regulatory standards. Experience but no CE or courses Recruit and hire staff in compliance with current labor laws or regulatory standards. Experience + CE or courses Recruit and hire staff in compliance with current labor laws or regulatory standards. None of these Recruit and hire staff in compliance with current labor laws or regulatory standards. 

First Year of Practice Use principles of leadership and delegation to supervise and motivate staff. Experience but no CE or courses Use principles of leadership and delegation to supervise and motivate staff. Experience + CE or courses Use principles of leadership and delegation to supervise and motivate staff. None of these Use principles of leadership and delegation to supervise and motivate staff. 

First Year of Practice Conduct and evaluate clinical instruction and continuing education for laboratory personnel. Experience but no CE or courses Conduct and evaluate clinical instruction and continuing education for laboratory personnel. Experience + CE or courses Conduct and evaluate clinical instruction and continuing education for laboratory personnel. None of these Conduct and evaluate clinical instruction and continuing education for laboratory personnel. 

First Year of Practice Develop programs that comply with federal regulations (e.g. CLIA) and voluntary accrediting requirements (e.g. CAP, JCAHO). Experience but no CE or courses Develop programs that comply with federal regulations (e.g. CLIA) and voluntary accrediting requirements (e.g. CAP, JCAHO). Experience + CE or courses Develop programs that comply with federal regulations (e.g. CLIA) and voluntary accrediting requirements (e.g. CAP, JCAHO). None of these Develop programs that comply with federal regulations (e.g. CLIA) and voluntary accrediting requirements (e.g. CAP, JCAHO). 

First Year of Practice Develop or revise a disaster plan. Experience but no CE or courses Develop or revise a disaster plan. Experience + CE or courses Develop or revise a disaster plan. None of these Develop or revise a disaster plan. 

First Year of Practice Establish guidelines for confidential handling of laboratory results and personnel information. Experience but no CE or courses Establish guidelines for confidential handling of laboratory results and personnel information. Experience + CE or courses Establish guidelines for confidential handling of laboratory results and personnel information. None of these Establish guidelines for confidential handling of laboratory results and personnel information. 

First Year of Practice Design, implement, and evaluate QA and CQI (continuous quality improvement) procedures. Experience but no CE or courses Design, implement, and evaluate QA and CQI (continuous quality improvement) procedures. Experience + CE or courses Design, implement, and evaluate QA and CQI (continuous quality improvement) procedures. None of these Design, implement, and evaluate QA and CQI (continuous quality improvement) procedures. 

First Year of Practice Coordinate proficiency testing. Experience but no CE or courses Coordinate proficiency testing. Experience + CE or courses Coordinate proficiency testing. None of these Coordinate proficiency testing. 

First Year of Practice Coordinate laboratory services with other departments to improve patient care. Experience but no CE or courses Coordinate laboratory services with other departments to improve patient care. Experience + CE or courses Coordinate laboratory services with other departments to improve patient care. None of these Coordinate laboratory services with other departments to improve patient care. 

First Year of Practice Evaluate and select capital equipment purchases including laboratory information systems. Experience but no CE or courses Evaluate and select capital equipment purchases including laboratory information systems. Experience + CE or courses Evaluate and select capital equipment purchases including laboratory information systems. None of these Evaluate and select capital equipment purchases including laboratory information systems. 

First Year of Practice Develop and implement test strategies (e.g. test sequencing) and clinical pathways for use in practice guidelines. Experience but no CE or courses Develop and implement test strategies (e.g. test sequencing) and clinical pathways for use in practice guidelines. Experience + CE or courses Develop and implement test strategies (e.g. test sequencing) and clinical pathways for use in practice guidelines. None of these Develop and implement test strategies (e.g. test sequencing) and clinical pathways for use in practice guidelines. 

First Year of Practice Develop public relations programs for client services. Experience but no CE or courses Develop public relations programs for client services. Experience + CE or courses Develop public relations programs for client services. None of these Develop public relations programs for client services. 

First Year of Practice Develop and implement outreach programs for laboratory tests and services. Experience but no CE or courses Develop and implement outreach programs for laboratory tests and services. Experience + CE or courses Develop and implement outreach programs for laboratory tests and services. None of these Develop and implement outreach programs for laboratory tests and services. 

First Year of Practice Develop and implement a compliance plan for reimbursement and medical necessity requirements. Experience but no CE or courses Develop and implement a compliance plan for reimbursement and medical necessity requirements. Experience + CE or courses Develop and implement a compliance plan for reimbursement and medical necessity requirements. None of these Develop and implement a compliance plan for reimbursement and medical necessity requirements. 

First Year of Practice Evaluate patients’ laboratory results and determine the need for additional tests. Experience but no CE or courses Evaluate patients’ laboratory results and determine the need for additional tests. Experience + CE or courses Evaluate patients’ laboratory results and determine the need for additional tests. None of these Evaluate patients’ laboratory results and determine the need for additional tests. 

First Year of Practice Monitor current test costs. Experience but no CE or courses Monitor current test costs. Experience + CE or courses Monitor current test costs. None of these Monitor current test costs. 

First Year of Practice Consult with other healthcare providers regarding the significance and predictive value of laboratory results. Experience but no CE or courses Consult with other healthcare providers regarding the significance and predictive value of laboratory results. Experience + CE or courses Consult with other healthcare providers regarding the significance and predictive value of laboratory results. None of these Consult with other healthcare providers regarding the significance and predictive value of laboratory results. 

First Year of Practice Analyze research data and apply results to current laboratory practice. Experience but no CE or courses Analyze research data and apply results to current laboratory practice. Experience + CE or courses Analyze research data and apply results to current laboratory practice. None of these Analyze research data and apply results to current laboratory practice.