Vocabulary Part 1
The study of bacteria
Bacteriology
The study of fungi and yeasts
Mycology
Pharmacists earn this degree once they complete their professional pharmacy studies.
Pharm D.
Prepare specimens, test chemical content of samples, perform tests, and interpret results.
Clinical Laboratory technologist
What is the hierarchy of laboratory professionals from higher to lower?
- Clinical Laboratory Technologists
- Clinical Laboratory Technicians
- Laboratory Assistants
The study of viruses
Virology
The study of the microscopic structure of tissue
Histology
CLIA requires this level of education if a laboratory worker is performing a high-complexity test
Associates degree
Collecting samples, referring calls, maintaining equipment/supplies, instructing patients on how to collect samples
Laboratory Assistant
Why was there a shortage of laboratory assistants in 2009? (Name 1 reason)
Competition for qualified staff
Lower compensation for laboratory work
Medicinal drugs are known as
Pharmaceuticals
Understanding how drugs act in the body
Pharmacology
Certificate
Which of these tasks can a laboratory assistant NOT perform:
Accept written prescription
Count pills, tablets, capsules and put them in container
Give immunizations
Compound an ointment
Give immunizations
ASCLS stand for
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
The study of the structure of cells
Cytology
A plan for ensuring high quality performance in all areas of a laboratory’s technical support functions
Quality assurance
In a 6 month-2 year program someone studying to be in this occupation has coursework that includes:
Introduction to pharmacy
Medical terminology
Pharmacology
Pharmacy math
Commercial pharmacy practice
Hospital pharmacy practice
Pharmacy law and ethics
Computer applications
Psychology
Speech or interpersonal communications
Pharmacy Technician
This occupation requires a license to practice
Pharmacist
In 2008, 18% of pharmacy technician jobs were held in _________.
hospitals
The study of parasitic protozoa and worms
Parasitology
Program that monitors each phase of the laboratory process
Quality control
To become accredited as this laboratory professional, the accreditation program needs to include:
Monitor tests, recognize basic problems, and use established procedure to correct them, and care for equipment
NAACLS stands for
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences