Exit Expectations, Medical Technology Program
Upon graduation from the Medical Technology Program, the medical technology student will be able to:
  • Develop and establish procedures for collecting and processing and analyzing biological specimens and other substances.
  • Perform analytical tests on body fluids, cells, and other substances.
  • Integrate and relate data generated by the various clinical laboratory divisions while making decisions regarding possible discrepancies.
  • Confirm abnormal results, verify quality control procedures, execute quality control procedures, and develop solutions to problems concerning the generation of laboratory data.
  • Make decisions concerning the results of quality control and quality assurance measures, and institute proper procedures to maintain accuracy and precision.
  • Establish and perform preventive and corrective maintenance of equipment and instruments as well as identify appropriate sources for repairs.
  • Develop, evaluate, and select new techniques, instruments, and methods in terms of their usefulness and practicality within the context of a given laboratory’s personnel, equipment, space, and budgetary resources.
  • Demonstrate professional conduct and interpersonal skills with patients, laboratory personnel, other health care professionals, and the public.
  • Establish and maintain continuing education as a function of growth and maintenance of professional competence.
  • Provide leadership in educating other health personnel and the community.
  • Exercise principles of management, safety, and supervision.
  • Apply principles of educational methodology.
  • Apply principles of current information systems.
Department of Allied Health Sciences
College of Agriculture & Natural Resources
358 Mansfield Rd U-2101
Storrs, CT 06268-2101
Phone: (860) 486-2834 Fax: (860) 486-5375

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