Suspension Information and Courses from MediaLab, Inc.
These are the MediaLab courses that cover Suspension and links to relevant pages within the course.
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| Depending upon the circumstances, a responsible person who fails to maintain confidentiality of HIV test results and test subjects may be charged with which of the following crimes? | View Page |
| Forward Typing Forward typing is done using known antisera to detect ABO antigens present on the patient’s red cells. In the tube test, known antisera and patient cells are placed in labeled test tubes, centrifuged, and observed for agglutination. Each manufacturer has specific instructions for its own antisera, detailing the percent of cell suspension, number of drops of cell suspension versus number of drops of antisera, and the rate and length of centrifugation. Though the details differ, the theory behind the tests is the same. | View Page |
| The Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel The Board of Clinical Laboratory Personnel oversees clinical laboratory affairs in the state of Florida.
The Board's seven members are appointed by the Governor of Florida to serve four-year terms. At least five of the seven members must be licensed clinical laboratory practitioners.
The Board has the authority to:Establish rules for clinical laboratory scienceSet the necessary qualifications for clinical laboratory science personnel, including higher education, training programs, and examinations administered by the BoardOversee clinical laboratory training program and continuing education providersIssue licenses to clinical laboratory personnelCollect fees for licensing, license renewals, and delinquent licensesEnforce penalties, including license suspension and fines up to $10,000, for violations of Board rules governing ethics in clinical laboratory science | View Page |
| Personal Conduct Violations Personal conduct towards colleagues and patients is very important. Inappropriate behavior in the workplace can lead to fines and suspension.
The following are violations of Board rules:Engaging in sexual misconduct or sexual harassment.Unduly embarrassing or disparaging a patient. | View Page |
| Rules Violations Clinical laboratory personnel are extremely important in patient care. Physicians and patients must trust that all reports and test results provided by clinical laboratory personnel were obtained by competent, licensed individuals who are free from bias.
The Board of Clinical Laboratory Science has strict rules regarding clinical laboratory personnel. A violation of these rules can result in fines, suspension, or even criminal and civil legal penalties. Please pay carefully attention to the next several pages, which cover these violations. | View Page |