Student Handbook Affective (Attitude) Objectives

In addition to knowledge and skills, the labs that will employ you will expect you to demonstrate a professional attitude in your work. So as part of your education on campus and in the clinical experience, you will be evaluated on your professional attitude. Here are the CLS program's affective domain objectives:

While enrolled in the Clinical laboratory Science Programs, both on campus and at clinical affiliates, the student will:

1. Demonstrate reliability in attendance and punctuality by:
• A. Appearing for classes and laboratories on time.
• B. Arriving prepared to begin work as soon as instructed.
• C. Planning work so that regular breaks can be part of the working day schedule.
• D. Returning from breaks promptly and resuming work.
• E. Planning work so that assignments are completed by the end of the assigned time, without sacrificing the quality of results.
• F. Remaining until work is completed, or arranging to complete work later.
• G. Appearing when scheduled.
• H. Using assigned method to report absences in advance.
• I. Making plans to make up missed work promptly.

2. Demonstrate professional work habits by:

• A. completing all outside reading and other assignments on time and before class.
• B. Demonstrating attention to the details of work assigned.
• C. Adjusting to laboratory work and procedures.
• D. Maintaining a clean work station.
• E. Operating equipment according to laboratory protocols, including routine maintenance, calibration, and other assigned steps.
• F. Taking care not to waste reagents and supplies, either through careless use or improper storage.
• G. Checking for proper specimen identification before performing tests.
• H. Checking for proper specimen type and quality before performing tests.
• I. Completing work in time expected.
• J. Documenting work performed neatly and accurately.
• K. Demonstrating some ability to perform more than one task at a time.
• L. Evaluating data before reporting results, including correlating results from laboratory sections.
• M. Consulting with supervisor before reporting results, if instructed to do so.

3. Follow established laboratory policies and procedures by:

• A. Adhering to safety policies.
• B. Dressing appropriately for laboratory work.
• C. Adapting to change in a reasonable period of time.

4. Demonstrate appropriate interpersonal skills by:

• A. Showing respect and concern when communicating with patients.
• B. Working cooperatively in groups.
• C. Offering to assist students, groups, or laboratory personnel, working as part of a team.
• D. Communicating with physicians and other health care personnel.
• E. Respecting the confidentiality of patient test results and other patient information.

5. Demonstrates maturity and responsibility in judgement by:

• A. Accepting responsibility for work produced, including critical values and nonsense values.
• B. Demonstrating ability and interest in solving the problems that arise as part of daily laboratory work.
• C. Making decisions related to laboratory work in a manner consistent with his or her level of education and ability.
• D. Accepting responsibility for errors made, including corrective action where necessary.

During your simulated laboratory course, and again during your clinical experience, you will be evaluated, using the CLS programs Attitude Evaluation Form. A copy of the form is included, beginning on the next page.