CLS Policies

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Professional Objectives

After reading the program policies and receiving the appropriate instruction, the CLS student is expected to:

1. Conform to the ASCLS Code of Ethics.
2. Comply with the UNC-CH Honor Code and UNC Campus Code.
3. Adhere to all policies and guidelines of the CLS program and assigned clinical facilities.
4. Demonstrate enthusiasm and interest in the profession of clinical laboratory science.
5. Work safely in the laboratory, as instructed in annual required safety training, and as outlined in CLS and facility policies.
6. Conform to the dress code policies of the CLS program and of clinical facilities.
7. Report to lecture, laboratory, and clinical courses on all scheduled days at assigned times.
8. Notify the appropriate instructors and the CLS office as soon as possible in the case of an unavoidable absence or delay.
9. Prepare for lecture, laboratory, and clinical courses by reviewing objectives, theory, policies, and procedures.
10. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts underlying clinical laboratory tests and policies.
11. Use instructional guidance and constructive criticism to correct deficiencies and/or improve performance.
12. Work cooperatively with instructors, students and other laboratory personnel.
13. Follow written and oral instructions.
14. Perform laboratory work independently, with accuracy and precision.
15. Demonstrate the ability to concentrate and avoid distractions while performing laboratory work.
16. Use time in the laboratory effectively to maximize productivity and learning. Offer to help with the work load of the clinical laboratory when appropriate.
17. Communicate in a clear and concise manner and record data accurately and legibly.
18. Recognize, report and take appropriate corrective action to resolve problems that may arise.
19. Demonstrate diligence in working through and resolving problems.
20. Assure that the laboratory work area is clean and well stocked.
21. After appropriate time and training, perform laboratory work with organization, accuracy, efficiency, precision and confidence.
22. Complete and submit all assigned work on time.
23. Maintain the confidentiality of patient information.

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