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All rights reserved.  \nTable of Contents  \nCompetency Category 1: Safe Work Practices Mapped to 2016 Competencies .................... 1  \nCompetency Category 2: Equipment, Instruments, and Reagents Mapped to 2016  \nCompetencies....................................................................................................................... 2  \nCompetency Category 3: Pre-Analytical Phase Mapped to 2016 Competencies ................... 4  \nCompetency Category 4: Analytical Phase Mapped to 2016 Competencies .......................... 6  \nCompetency Category 5: Post-Analytical Phase Mapped to 2016 Competencies .................. 7  \nCompetency Category 6: Quality and Resource Management Mapped to 2016  \nCompetencies....................................................................................................................... 8  \nCompetency Category 7: Communication and Collaboration Mapped to 2016 Competencies........................................................................................................................................... 10  \nCompetency Category 8: Professional Practice Mapped to 2016 Competencies ................. 12  \nClarifications ...................................................................................................................... 15  \nRevision History .................................................................................................................. 18  \n©2023, Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) . 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CEXM-042-H2G 2024-NOV  \nCompetency Category 1: Safe Work Practices Mapped to 2016 Competencies  \nThe Medical Laboratory Assistant conducts their professional practice according to established protocols, safety guidelines, and existing legislation.  \nExam Content: 8-12%  \n\n| Competencies |  | Performance Criteria | 2016\u003Cbr>Competencies |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- |\n| 1.1 Maintain a safe work\u003Cbr>environment | 1.1.1 | Use routine practices and additional precautions. | 1.01, 1.02 |\n|  | 1.1.2 | Apply laboratory hygiene and infection control practices. | 1.03 |\n|  | 1.1.3 | Use laboratory safety devices safely and effectively. | 1.05 |\n|  | 1.1.4 | Handle materials according to standard operating procedures and protocols. | 1.06 |\n|  | 1.1.5 | Practice good ergonomics. | 1.15 |\n| 1.2 Minimize\u003Cbr>dangers from specimens, supplies and equipment | 1.2.1 | Use and dispose of sharps safely. | 1.04, 1.07 |\n|  | 1.2.2 | Handle biological and other hazardous materials according to legislation. | 1.04, 1.08 |\n|  | 1.2.3 | Disinfect and sterilize items using the proper method. | 1.04, 1.09 |\n|  | 1.2.4 | Minimize potential hazards associated with disinfection and sterilization methods, use of electrical equipment , and flammable materials. | 1.04, 1.10 |\n|  | 1.2.5 | Refuse unsafe work if necessary. | 1.04, 7.05 |\n| 1.3 Respond to\u003Cbr>laboratory emergencies, incidents, and accidents\u003Cbr>according to protocols | 1.3.1 | Use spill containment and clean-up procedures for biological and other hazardous materials. | 1.11-1.13 |\n|  | 1.3.2 | Implement fire containment or escape procedures. | 1. 11, 1.13 |\n|  | 1.3.3 | Document and report all safety and personal injury incidents. | 1. 11, 1. 13, 1.14 |\n|  | 1.3.4 | Maintain safety in potentially dangerous situations. | 1. 11, 1. 13, 7.05 |\n|  | 1.3.5 | Obtain assistance when warranted. | 1. 11, 1.13 |\n\n©2023, Canadian Society for Medical Laboratory Science (CSMLS) . All rights reserved.  \nCEXM-042-H2G 2024-NOV Page 1  \nThe medical laboratory assistant requires knowledge and critical thinking skills to constructively investigate, evaluate, and problem solve. 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