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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  \npersonally to the door.  \nTable of Contents  \nTo be completed by applicant and submitted to the certification PLA team............................ i  \nApplicant Information ......................................................................................................... i  \nInstructions ........................................................................................................................... 1  \nExample ......................................................................................................................... 1  \nCategory 1: Safe Work Practices ........................................................................................... 2  \nCompetency: 1.1 Maintain a safe work environment.......................................................... 2  \nCompetency: 1.2 Minimize dangers from specimens, supplies and equipment ................. 3  \nCompetency: 1.3 Respond to laboratory emergencies, incidents, and .............................. 4  \naccidents according to protocols ....................................................................................... 4  \nCategory 2: Equipment, Instruments, and Reagents .............................................................. 5  \nCompetency: 2.1 Operate standard laboratory equipment ................................................ 5  \nCompetency: 2.2 Assess the suitability of reagents............................................................ 6  \nCompetency: 2.3 Equipment/ Instruments/ Reagents used by MLAs................................. 7  \nCategory 3: Pre-Analytical Phase .......................................................................................... 8  \nCompetency: 3.1 Collect specimen from patient according to protocols ........................... 8  \nCompetency: 3.2 Handle data accurately .......................................................................... 9  \nCompetency: 3.3 Handle specimen according to protocols ............................................. 10  \nCompetency: 3.4 Prepare specimen (sample) for analysis .............................................. 11  \nCategory 4: Analytical Phase .................................................................","cbCaiamhjd3lsPqV","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiamhjd3lsPqV","pdf",365125,28,"English","# Instructions\n## Example\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\n## Competency 8.1 Exhibit professional behaviour\n## Competency 8.2 Integrate professional responsibilities into practice\n## Competency 8.3 Demonstrate a co","[{\"question\":\"Where can the applicant submit or send the completed PCRB?\",\"answer\":\"After completing the PCRB, the applicant must email or mail it directly to the CSMLS certification PLA team using the contact information provided.\"}]","Personal Competency Rating Booklet (PCRB) - Medical Laboratory Assistant (MLA) Self-Assessment for PLA | PDF",1790039823,71]