Week 12 Medical Laboratory.
Day 1:
- Introduction to lab safety protocols
- Review of PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) for lab procedures - Demonstration: Phlebotomy safety and order of draw
Day 2:
- Venipuncture theory: vein anatomy, site selection, and preparation
- Hands-on practice: Venipuncture on mannequins
- Feedback and correction session
Day 3:
- Urinalysis overview: purpose, types of tests, and clinical relevance
- Demonstration: Urinalysis dipstick testing
- Student practice: Performing urinalysis and recording results
Day 4:
- Lab results documentation standards (EHR entry and paper forms)
- Practice exercise: Entering sample lab results into simulated EHR
- Group discussion on accurate reporting and avoiding errors
Day 5:
- Skills check-off for phlebotomy and urinalysis procedures
- Peer review and instructor feedback
- Short quiz on lab safety, phlebotomy steps, and urinalysis process