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Therefore, to ensure impartiality for all our members, we do not allow visitors at CSMLS offices nor do we accept documents delivered personally to the door.  \nTable of Contents  \nTo be completed by the applicant’s employer and submitted by the employer directly to CSMLS ................................................................................................................................... i  \nApplicant Information ......................................................................................................... i  \nEmployer’s Information ...................................................................................................... i  \nInstructions ........................................................................................................................... 1  \nWork Experience Letter Requirements .............................................................................. 1  \nCategory 1: Safe Work Practices ........................................................................................... 3  \nCompetency: 1.1 Maintain a safe work environment.......................................................... 3  \nCompetency: 1.2 Minimize dangers from specimens, supplies and equipment ................. 4  \nCompetency: 1.3 Respond to laboratory emergencies, incidents, and .............................. 5  \naccidents according to protocols ....................................................................................... 5  \nCategory 2: Equipment, Instruments, and Reagents .............................................................. 6  \nCompetency: 2.1 Operate standard laboratory equipment ................................................ 6  \nCompetency: 2.2 Assess the suitability of reagents............................................................ 7  \nCompetency: 2.3 Equipment/ Instruments/ Reagents used by MLAs................................. 8  \nCategory 3: Pre-Analytical Phase .......................................................................................... 9  \nCompetency: 3.1 Collect specimen from patient according to protocols ........................... 9  \nCompetency: 3.2 Handle data accurately ........................................................................ 10  \nCompetency: 3.3 Handle specimen according to protocols .....","cbCaiuzefdrrQ8Cc","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiuzefdrrQ8Cc","pdf",373821,"English","# Instructions\n## Work Experience Letter Requirements\n# Category 1: Safe Work Practices\n## Competency 1.1 Maintain a safe work environment\n## Competency 1.2 Minimize dangers from specimens, supplies and equipment\n## Competency 1.3 Respond to laboratory emergencies, incidents, and accidents according to protocols\n# Category 2: Equipment, Instruments, and Reagents\n## Competency 2.1 Operate standard laboratory equipment\n## Competency 2.2 Assess the suitability of reagents\n## Competency 2.3 Equipment/ Instruments/ Reagents used by MLAs\n# Category 3: Pre-Analytical Phase\n## Competency 3.1 Collect specimen from patient according to protocols\n## Competency 3.2 Handle data accurately\n## Competency 3.3 Handle specimen according to protocols\n## Competency 3.4 Prepare specimen (sample) for analysis\n# Category 4: Analytical Phase\n## Competency 4.1 Analytical Techniques and Assessments\n# Category 5: Post-Analytical Phase\n## Competency 5.1 Record results (as delegated)\n# Category 6: Quality and Resource Management\n## Competency 6.1 Perform internal and external quality control measures according to requirements\n## Competency 6.2 Apply risk management processes\n## Competency 6.3 Manage health care resources\n# Category 7: Communication and Collaboration\n## Competency 7.1 Communicate effectively\n## Competency 7.2 Interact with patients/clients\n## Competency 7.3 Collaborate with other laboratory and health professionals\n## Competency 7.4 Demonstrate respect for diversity, dignity, values, and beliefs of others\n# Category 8: Professional Practice","[{\"question\":\"Who must complete and submit the ECRB to CSMLS?\",\"answer\":\"The applicant’s employer must complete the ECRB and submit it directly to CSMLS. 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