At entry level, the medical laboratory scientist will possess the entry level competencies
necessary to perform the full range of clinical laboratory tests in areas such as
clinical chemistry, hematology/hemostasis, immunology, immunohematology/transfusion
medicine, microbiology, urine and body fluid analysis, laboratory operations, and
other emerging diagnostics, and will play a role in the development and evaluation
of test systems and interpretive algorithms.
The medical laboratory scientist will have diverse responsibilities in areas of analysis
and clinical decision making, regulatory compliance with applicable regulations, education,
and quality assurance/performance improvement wherever laboratory testing is researched,
developed, or performed.
At entry level, the medical laboratory scientist will have the following basic knowledge
and skills in
A. Application of safety and governmental regulations and standards as applied
to clinical laboratory science;
B. Principles and practices of professional conduct and the significance of continuing
professional development;
C. Communications sufficient to serve the needs of patients, the public, and members
of the health care team;
D. Principles and practices of administration and supervision as applied to clinical
laboratory science;
E. Educational methodologies and terminology sufficient to train/educate users
and providers of laboratory services;
F. Principles and practices of clinical study design, implementation, and dissemination
of results.
G. Theoretical knowledge and technical skills of concepts relating to all content
areas required by NAACLS, including Clinical Chemistry, Hematology/Hemostasis, Immunology,
Immunohematology, Microbiology, Urine and Body Fluid Analysis, Laboratory Operations
and biohazard and safety.