Program Learning Outcomes

In addition to meeting the University Learning Outcomes, a graduate of the Bachelor of Science completion program in Medical Laboratory Science at NWHSU will be proficient in the following areas:

1. Communication
   • Effectively present laboratory healthcare concepts, both written and oral, appropriate to the audience.
2. Information Management
   • Operate lab equipment while evaluating, correlating and ensuring accuracy and validity of laboratory information.
   • Correlate test results with specific diseases and disorders.
   • Manage data to enable effective, timely, accurate and cost-effective reporting.
   • Analyze, report and interpret laboratory statistics to ensure high quality lab results, identify sources of possible system error, implement and monitor continuous laboratory assessment programs.
3. Performance Proficiency
   • Develop and establish procedures to collect and process biological specimens according to professional standards.
   • Recognize and follow established laboratory safety policies according to professional standards.
   • Demonstrate ability to perform all laboratory activities independently and collaboratively, being responsible for own actions, as defined by the profession.
   • Demonstrate high quality patient care using appropriate demeanor and judgement.
4. Analysis and Decision Making
   • Perform pre-analytical, analytical and post-analytical processes within the laboratory.
   • Troubleshoot and problem solve by formulating and implementing solutions while maintaining proper procedures to maintain accuracy, precision and high-quality patient care.
5. Managing Resources
   • Execute cost effective laboratory procedures and services.
   • Apply effective leadership skills in collaboration with laboratory professionals to offer value added services.
   • In a medical environment, demonstrate the ability to provide orientation to new employees and update requisite knowledge and skills of other laboratory professionals.
6. Quality Assessment
   • Monitor the research and testing of biological specimens to meet quality standards.
   • Ensure policies, procedures and forms are in compliance with regulatory agencies.
7. Ethics
   • Demonstrate ethical and moral attitudes and principles necessary for gaining and maintaining the confidence of patients, professional associates and the community in accordance with the profession and the institution.