minnesota state-approved technical skill assessments

Minnesota State-Approved Technical Skill Assessments 12/4/2011

Pathway: Diagnostic ServicesCluster: Health Science

CLUSTER/

PATHWAY/

PROGRAM

CERTIFICATION /

ASSESSMENT

TITLE

TYPEISSUING

ORGANIZATION

WEBSITEPlease report broken

web links

ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS /

PREREQUISITES

ADMINISTRA-

TION

ELIGIBILITY(Written, Oral,

Practical, etc.)

PASSING

SCORECOST COMMENTS

Health Science National Health

Science

Assessment and

Certificate

Program

Academic Career Tech http://www.okcareertech.

org/about/state-

agency/divisions/testing/n

ational-health-science-

assessment-and-

certification-program

Online or

written

70% or higher

on post-test

$12 Pre-test

$12 Post-test

HOSA-Endorsed;

National

Healthcare

Foundation

Skills and

Accountability

Criteria.

Health Science Diagnostic

Services

Pathway

Academic NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/Blu

eprintCategoryLinks.cfm?c

ategory=Health Science

Online or

written

National

norm in FY12;

70% in FY13

& beyond

$15 Pre-

test/post-

test;

$10 Post-test

NOCTI Testing

Information for

Consortia

Leaders and/or

Testing

Coordinators

NOCTI TESTING

AGREEMENT

Each institution/

consortium should have a

Testing Coordinator who

contacts NOCTI to obtain

assessment exams,

proctoring information,

data management needs,

and other important

functions. Click here for

getting started:

http://www.nocti.org/gett

ingstarted.cfm

● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY

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http://www.okcareertech.org/about/state-agency/divisions/testing/national-health-science-assessment-and-certification-program






http://www.nocti.org/BlueprintCategoryLinks.cfm?category=Health%20Science



http://www.nocti.org/gettingstarted.cfm














CLUSTER/

PATHWAY/

PROGRAM

CERTIFICATION /

ASSESSMENT

TITLE

TYPEISSUING

ORGANIZATION


web links

ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS /

PREREQUISITES

ADMINISTRA-

TION


Practical, etc.)

PASSING

SCORECOST COMMENTS

● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY

Health Science Diagnostic

Services

Pathway

Academic NOCTI http://www.nocti.org/Blu

eprintCategoryLinks.cfm?c

ategory=Health Science

Online or

written

70% $15 Pre-

test/post-

test;

$10 Post-test

NOCTI Testing

Information for

Consortia

Leaders and/or

Testing

Coordinators

NOCTI TESTING

AGREEMENT

Each institution/

consortium should have a

Testing Coordinator who

contacts NOCTI to obtain

assessment exams,

proctoring information,

data management needs,

and other important

functions. Click here for

getting started:

http://www.nocti.org/gett

ingstarted.cfm

Cardio-

vascular

Technologist

RCES-

Registered

Cardiac Electro-

physiology

Specialist Exam

Registry Exam Cardio-

vascular

Credentialing

International

(CCI)

www.cci-online.org Currently enrolled as

a student or a

graduate of a

cardiovascular

Completion

certificate and/or

educational

transcripts or allied

health training

program

Adminis-

tered year

round at

Pearson

Professional

Centers (PPC)

A total scaled

score of 650

is required to

pass an exam

$50 Pre-

application

fee;

$160

Certification

Exam for CCT;

$350 Registry

Exam

● For use at POSTSECONDARY For use at POSTSECONDARY For use at POSTSECONDARY

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http://www.cci-online.org/



CLUSTER/

PATHWAY/

PROGRAM

CERTIFICATION /

ASSESSMENT

TITLE

TYPEISSUING

ORGANIZATION


web links

ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS /

PREREQUISITES

ADMINISTRA-

TION


Practical, etc.)

PASSING

SCORECOST COMMENTS

● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYCardio-

vascular

Technologist

RCIS- Registered

Cardiovascu-

lar Invasive

Specialist Exam

Registry Exam Cardio-

vascular

Credentialing

International

(CCI)

www.cci-online.org Currently enrolled as

a student or a

graduate of a

cardiovascular

Completion

certificate and/or

educational

transcripts or allied

health training

program

Adminis-

tered year

round at

Pearson

Professional

Centers (PPC)

A total scaled

score of 650

is required to

pass an exam

$50 Pre-

application

fee;

$160

Certification

Exam for CCT;

$350 Registry

Exam

Diagnostic

Medical

Sonograph-ers

RDMS –

Registered

Diagnostic

Medical

Sonographer

Exam

Registry Exam American

Registry for

Diagnostic

Medical

Sonography

(ARDMS)

http://www.ardms.org/

Electroneurodi

agnostics

Click on link to

see certification

sponsors exams

http://www.aset.org/i4a/

pages/index.cfm?pageid=

1

Histotech-

nology

Histo-

technician Exam


Society for

Clinical

Pathology

(ASCP)

HT

http://www.ascp.org/certi

fication#tabs-1

$185 Only if paired

with another

related

assessment.

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http://www.cci-online.org/

http://www.ardms.org/

http://www.aset.org/i4a/pages/index.cfm?pageid=1



http://www.ascp.org/







http://www.ascp.org/certification






CLUSTER/

PATHWAY/

PROGRAM

CERTIFICATION /

ASSESSMENT

TITLE

TYPEISSUING

ORGANIZATION


web links

ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS /

PREREQUISITES

ADMINISTRA-

TION


Practical, etc.)

PASSING

SCORECOST COMMENTS

● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYMedical

Laboratory

Technician

Medical

Laboratory

Technician Exam


Society for

Clinical

Pathology

(ASCP)

Medical Laboratory

Technician


fication#tabs-1

Complete an AD or

at least 60 semester

hours from a college

accredited by a

recognized regional

or national

accreditation agency

AND completion of a

NAACLS accredited

MLT program within

the last 5 years.

Pass/Fail $185

Phlebotomy

Technician

Phlebotomy

Technician,

PBT(ASCP)


Society for

Clinical

Pathology

(ASCP)

PBT


fication#tabs-1

$125

Phlebotomy

Technician

Donor

Phlebotomy

Technician, DPT

Exam


Society for

Clinical

Pathology

(ASCP)

DPT


fication#tabs-1

$125

Polysom-

nography

Technology

Registered

Polysomnograph

ic Technologist

(RPSGT) Exam

Registry Exam National

Commission of

Certifying

Agencies (NCCA)

http://www.brpt.org/ Pearson Vue

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http://www.brpt.org/



CLUSTER/

PATHWAY/

PROGRAM

CERTIFICATION /

ASSESSMENT

TITLE

TYPEISSUING

ORGANIZATION


web links

ELIGIBILITY

REQUIREMENTS /

PREREQUISITES

ADMINISTRA-

TION


Practical, etc.)

PASSING

SCORECOST COMMENTS

● For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARY For use at SECONDARYRadiologic

Technology

AART Radiologic

Technologist

Exam


Registry of

Radiologic

Technologists

(ARRT)

https://www.arrt.org/ To be eligible to test,

candidate must not

have a criminal

record (see code of

ethics for specifics)

complete

educational program

that is appropriately

accredited and

demonstrate

competency in

didactic coursework

and a specified list of

clinical procedures.

Adminis-

tered year

round at

Pearson

Professional

Centers (PPC)

Scaled score

of 75 is

required to

pass all ARRT

exam or

about 65-70%

$200

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https://www.arrt.org/

Minnesota Common Core Competencies 7/8/2011


Secondary Postsecondary

MEASURE 01.01.01 Classify the basic

structural and functional organization of

the human body (tissue, organ, and

system).

Y Y

Included in Minnesota Science Standards.

MEASURE 01.01.02 Recognize body

planes, directional terms, quadrants, and

cavities.Y Y


MEASURE 01.01.03 Analyze the basic

structure and function of the human

body.Y Y


MEASURE 01.02.01 Apply methods to

control the spread of pathogenic

microorganisms.Y Y


MEASURE 01.02.02 Describe common

diseases and disorders of each body

system (prevention, pathology, diagnosis,

and treatment).

Y Y


MEASURE 01.02.03 Recognize emerging

diseases and disorders. Y YIncluded in Minnesota Science Standards.

MEASURE 01.02.04 Investigate

biomedical therapies as they relate to the

prevention, pathology, and treatment of

disease.

N Y


PERFORMANCE INDICATOR PERFORMANCE MEASURE

KEY: Y=Essential N=Not Essential O=Optional

COMMON CORE COMPETENCIES- Consensus among work group - COMMENTS

TOPIC 1: FOUNDATIONAL KNOWLEDGE - Healthcare professionals will know the academic subject matter required for proficiency within their area. They will use

this knowledge as needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential for students in a health science program of study.

ACADEMIC FOUNDATIONS - Achieve knowledge and skills required to pursue the full requirements of career and postsecondary education opportunities within the

Diagnostic Services career pathway. Includes anatomy and physiology, medical math, systems, employability skills, and healthy behaviors.

INDICATOR 01.01 Use a knowledge of

human structure and function to conduct

health care role.


diseases and disorders to conduct health

care role.

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MEASURE 01.03.01 Apply mathematical

computations related to healthcare

procedures (metric and household,

conversions and measurements,

algebraic measurements).

Y Y


MEASURE 01.03.02 Analyze diagrams,

charts, graphs, and tables to interpret

healthcare results.Y Y


MEASURE 01.03.03 Record time using

the 24-hour clock. Y YIncluded in Minnesota Science Standards.


medical mathematics to conduct health

care role.

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MEASURE 01.04.01 Understand the

healthcare delivery system (public,

private, government, and non-profit).O O

Depends on student level.

MEASURE 01.04.02 Explain the factors

influencing healthcare delivery systems. O OStress importance of system change as it applies to

the health care environment.

MEASURE 01.04.03 Describe the

responsibilities of consumers within the

healthcare system.O O

MEASURE 01.04.04 Explain the impact of

emerging issues such as technology,

epidemiology, bioethics, and

socioeconomics on healthcare delivery

systems.

O O

MEASURE 01.04.05 Discuss common

methods of payment for healthcare. O O

INDICATOR 01.04 Healthcare Delivery

Systems: Explain the concept of system

change as it applies to the health care

environment.

SYSTEMS - Healthcare professionals will understand how their role fits into their department, their organization and the overall healthcare environment. They will

identify how key systems affect services they perform and quality of care.

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MEASURE 01.05.01 Classify the personal

traits and attitudes desirable in a

member of the healthcare team.Y Y

From National Health Care Skill Standards,

Foundational Standards.

MEASURE 01.05.02 Summarize

professional standards as they apply to

hygiene, dress, language, confidentiality

and behavior.

Y Y



MEASURE 01.05.03 Demonstrate an

understanding of appropriate

professional boundaries.Y Y

MEASURE 01.05.04 Demonstrate

professionalism when interacting with

fellow students, patients/clients, co-

workers, and the organization.

Y Y

INDICATOR 01.06 Employability Skills. MEASURE 01.06.01 Apply employability

skills in healthcare. Y YFrom National Health Care Skill Standards,


MEASURE 01.07.01 Discuss levels of

education, credentialing requirements,

and employment trends in healthcare.Y Y



MEASURE 01.07.02 Compare careers

within the health science career

pathways (Diagnostic Services,

Therapeutic Services, Health Informatics,

etc.)

Y Y



EMPLOYABILITY SKILLS - Healthcare professionals will understand how employability skills enhance their employment opportunities and job satisfaction. They will

demonstrate key employability skills and will maintain and upgrade skills, as needed.

INDICATOR 01.05 Personal Traits of the

Healthcare Professional.

INDICATOR 01.07 Career Decision-

making.

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MEASURE 01.08.01 Develop components

of a personal portfolio. Y YFrom National Health Care Skill Standards,


MEASURE 01.08.02 Demonstrate the

process for obtaining employment. Y YFrom National Health Care Skill Standards,


MEASURE 01.09.01 Apply behaviors that

promote health and wellness. Y Y

MEASURE 01.09.02 Use practices that

promote the prevention of disease and

injury.Y Y



MEASURE 01.09.03 Use appropriate

safety practices as related to high-risk

behaviors.Y Y




knowledge of personal nutrition and

healthy living skills.Y Y



INDICATOR 01.08 Employability

Preparation.

HEALTH MAINTENANCE - Healthcare professionals will understand the fundamentals of wellness and the prevention of disease processes. They will practice

preventive health behaviors among the clients.

INDICATOR 01.09 Healthy Behaviors.

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MEASURE 02.01.01 Understand legal

responsibilities. Y Y

MEASURE 02.01.02 Demonstrate the

procedures for accurate documentation

and record keeping.Y Y

MEASURE 02.01.03 Compare and

contrast behaviors and practices that

could result in malpractice, liability, or

negligence.

Y Y

Also included in Therapeutic Services Career

Pathway Core Competencies- Not included in

National Health Care Skill Standards, Foundational

Standards.

MEASURE 02.01.04 Apply legal criteria to

determine when an incident is

reportable.Y Y

Also included in Therapeutic Services Career

Pathway Core Competencies- Not included in

National Health Care Skill Standards, Foundational

Standards.

MEASURE 02.02.01 Maintain

confidentiality according to The Health

Insurance Portability and Accountability

Act (HIPAA).

Y Y

MEASURE 02.02.02 Describe advance

directives. Y Y

MEASURE 02.02.03 Summarize the

Patient's Bill of Rights. Y Y

MEASURE 02.02.04 Understand the

doctrine of informed consent. Y Y

MEASURE 02.02.05 Explain laws

governing harassment, labor, licensure,

certification, registration, and legislated

scope of practice.

Y Y

TOPIC 2: ETHICS AND LEGAL RESPONSIBILITY - Healthcare professionals will understand accepted ethical practices with respect to cultural, social, and ethnic

differences within the healthcare environment. They will perform quality healthcare delivery. Healthcare professionals will understand the legal responsibilities,

limitations, and implications of their actions within the healthcare delivery setting. They will perform their duties according to regulations, policies, laws and

legislated rights of clients. INDICATOR 02.01 Describe legal

implications affecting health care

workers.

INDICATOR 02.02 Describe legal

practices employed by health care

workers.

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MEASURE 02.03.01 Differentiate

between ethical and legal issues

impacting healthcare.Y Y

MEASURE 02.03.02 Recognize ethical

issues and their implications related to

healthcare.Y Y

INDICATOR 02.04 Practice ethical

behavior in health care delivery and

practice.

MEASURE 02.04.01 Apply procedures for

reporting activities and behaviors that

affect the health, safety, and welfare of

others.

Y Y

MEASURE 02.05.01 Recognize individual

religious, cultural, social, and ethnic

values as it applies to health care

delivery.

Y Y


respectful and empathetic treatment of

ALL patients/clients (customer service).Y Y

INDICATOR 02.03 Describe legal and

ethical boundaries in health care delivery

and practice.

INDICATOR 02.05 Health care workers

will understand accepted ethical

practices with respect to cultural, social,

religious and ethnic differences within

the health care environment. They will

perform quality health care delivery.

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MEASURE 03.01.01 Adjust

communication to other’s ability to

understand.Y Y

E.g., effective oral communication techniques.

MEASURE 03.01.02 Apply active listening

skills using reflection, restatement, and

clarification.Y Y


courtesy to others including self

introduction.Y Y

MEASURE 03.01.04 Interpret verbal and

nonverbal behaviors to augment

communication and within scope of

practice.

Y Y


interviewing skills. Y Y

TOPIC 3: COMMUNICATION - Healthcare professionals will know the various methods of giving and obtaining information. They will communicate effectively,

both orally and in writing with patients and within teams. Includes: oral and written communication, critical thinking and problem solving, patient and client

interaction, and leadership and teams.

ORAL COMMUNICATION: Health career professionals will communicate effectively in oral communication.

INDICATOR 03.01 Professionals will

communicate information within a

healthcare environment. They will convey

this information to the appropriate

discipline(s) in a timely manner.

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MEASURE 03.02.01 Choose correct

syntax and grammar. Y YE.g., effective written communication techniques.

MEASURE 03.02.02 Report relevant

information in a timely manner. Y Y

MEASURE 03.02.03 Distinguish between

subjective and objective information

when reporting.Y Y

MEASURE 03.02.04 Analyze

communication for appropriate response

and provide feedback.Y Y

MEASURE 03.02.05 Organize, write and

compile technical information and

summaries.Y Y

MEASURE 03.02.06 Use medical

terminology in order to interpret,

transcribe and communicate information,

data and observations.

Y Y

MEASURE 03.02.07 Communicate using

technology (fax, e-mail, and Internet) to

access and distribute data and other

information.

Y Y

WRITTEN COMMUNICATION: Health career professionals will communicate effectively in written communication.

INDICATOR 03.02 Professionals will

communicate information within a

healthcare environment. They will convey

this information to the appropriate

discipline(s) in a timely manner.

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MEASURE 03.03.01 Assess patient and

other client’s ability to comprehend. Y Y

MEASURE 03.03.02 Adjust and modify

based on assessment. Y Y

MEASURE 03.03.03 Verify patient and

other client’s understanding. Y Y

MEASURE 03.04.01 Apply active listening

skills using reflection, restatement, and

clarification techniques.Y Y

MEASURE 03.04.02 Address patient and

other client concerns in a positive

manner.Y Y

PATIENT AND OTHER CLIENT INTERACTION: Healthcare workers will work effectively with patients and other clients.

INDICATOR 03.03 Explanation of

Procedures and Goals - Workers will

understand how to explain procedures

and goals to patients and other clients.

INDICATOR 03.04 Interaction Strategies -

Various strategies will be used to respond

to patients’ and other clients’ questions

and concerns.

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MEASURE 03.05.01 Understand roles

and responsibilities of team members

including their ability to promote the

delivery of quality health care.

Y Y

MEASURE 03.05.02 Recognize

characteristics of effective teams. Y Y

MEASURE 03.05.03 Recognize methods

for building positive team relationships. Y Y

MEASURE 03.05.04 Analyze attributes

and attitudes of an effective leader. Y Y

MEASURE 03.05.05 Apply effective

techniques for managing team conflict. Y Y

LEADERSHIP AND TEAMS: Healthcare workers identify and understand the leadership role within teams.

INDICATOR 03.05 Describe healthcare

teams and member participation. Identify

and understand the leadership role

within teams.

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MEASURE 04.01.01 Analyze available

information to assess client viability. Y Y

MEASURE 04.01.02 Evaluate and

appraise appropriateness of information. Y Y

MEASURE 04.01.03 Evaluate patient and

other client response to treatment

and/or procedure.Y Y

MEASURE 04.01.04 Produce appropriate

documentation. Y Y

TOPIC 4: ASSESSMENT OF PATIENTS AND OTHER CLIENTS STATUS - Diagnostic services professionals will understand the process to assess and report patients and

other clients health status.

INDICATOR 04.01 Assessment of patients

and other client’s health status.

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MEASURE 05.01.01 Assess the patient

and other client status. Y YAs it pertains to a specific discipline or program area

In Diagnostic Services.

MEASURE 05.01.02 Evaluate potential

hazards to patient and other client. Y YAs it pertains to a specific discipline or program area


MEASURE 05.01.03 Choose and apply

appropriate transport methods. Y YAs it pertains to a specific discipline or program area


MEASURE 05.01.04 Choose and apply

appropriate transfer methods. Y YAs it pertains to a specific discipline or program area


MEASURE 05.01.05 Modify positioning

to accommodate patient and other client

status.Y Y

As it pertains to a specific discipline or program area


MEASURE 05.02.01 Apply principles of

body mechanics and ergonomics. Y YAs it pertains to a specific discipline or program area


MEASURE 05.02.02 Prevent injury by

using proper safety equipment and

techniques.Y Y



MEASURE 05.02.03 Choose engineering

controls as appropriate. Y YAs it pertains to a specific discipline or program area


MEASURE 05.03.01 Evaluate equipment

for possible hazards. Y YAs it pertains to a specific discipline or program area


MEASURE 05.03.02 Choose appropriate

equipment for transportation. Y YAs it pertains to a specific discipline or program area



equipment for transfer. Y YAs it pertains to a specific discipline or program area


TOPIC 5: PATIENT AND OTHER CLIENT MOVEMENT - Diagnostic services professionals will understand the principles of body mechanics for positioning,

transferring, and transporting of patients and other clients. These activities will be performed efficiently without injury to patients and other clients or self.

INDICATOR 05.01 Patient and Client

Safety: Apply techniques for

patient/client safety when positioning,

transferring and transporting

patients/clients.

INDICATOR 05.02 Personal Safety: Use

equipment safely for positioning,

transferring and transporting

patients/clients safely.

INDICATOR 05.03 Equipment Safety:

Select and use appropriate equipment

safely.

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MEASURE 05.03.04 Modify equipment

and techniques to accommodate patient

and other client status.Y Y



MEASURE 05.03.05 Choose and practice

infection control procedures. Y YAs it pertains to a specific discipline or program area


INDICATOR 05.03 Equipment Safety:

Select and use appropriate equipment

safely.

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MEASURE 06.01.01 Comprehend the

Scope of Practice. Y Y

MEASURE 06.01.02 Evaluate request for

appropriateness. Y Y

MEASURE 06.01.03 Coordinate

interdisciplinary services if applicable. Y Y

INDICATOR 06.02 Implement diagnostic

services.

MEASURE 06.02.01 Initiate services

based on request. Y Y


protocol based on client assessment and

request.Y Y

MEASURE 06.03.02 Choose protocol

based on resources. Y Y

MEASURE 06.04.01 Verify patient and

other client identification. Y Y

MEASURE 06.04.02 Ensure client

readiness and assess for contraindication. Y Y

MEASURE 06.04.03 Obtain client

informed consent if applicable. Y Y

TOPIC 6: PREPARATION - Diagnostic services professionals will understand the requests for procedures, interpret the requests, and plan implementation of

services as well as appropriate preparation for specific procedures.

INDICATOR 06.01 Process procedural

requests using accepted protocols.

INDICATOR 06.03 Follow standard

protocols to guide implementation of

specific diagnostic requests.

INDICATOR 06.04 Prepare patient/client

for specific diagnostic procedures.

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MEASURE 07.01.01 Identify the scope of

practice. Y Y

MEASURE 07.01.02 Perform within their

scope of practice. Y Y

MEASURE 07.01.03 Perform procedure

according to protocol. Y Y

MEASURE 07.01.04 Modify procedure as

required within constraints of client and

personal safety.Y Y

TOPIC 7: PROCEDURE IMPLEMENTATION - Diagnostic services professionals will demonstrate knowledge of the purpose for each procedure and perform these

procedures to create diagnostic results.

INDICATOR 07.01 Perform specific

procedures to create diagnostic results.

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MEASURE 08.01.01 Assess the quality of

results. Y Y

MEASURE 08.01.02 Construct and apply

appropriate corrective measures/actions. Y Y

MEASURE 08.02.01 Evaluate quality of

results. Y Y

MEASURE 08.02.02 Assess problem-

solving skills. Y Y

MEASURE 08.02.03 Evaluate timeliness

and productivity. Y Y

MEASURE 08.03.01 Evaluate quality of

results. Y Y

MEASURE 08.03.02 Analysis, construct

and apply appropriate corrective

measures.Y Y


evaluation methods. Y Y

MEASURE 08.04.02 Evaluate and apply

appropriate tools. Y Y

INDICATOR 08.02 Evaluate personal

implementation of procedures to identify

areas for improvement.

TOPIC 8: EVALUATION AND REPORTING - Diagnostic services professionals will understand the principles of quality assurance/performance improvement as

applied to the specific disciplines as well as reporting in a timely manner, utilizing appropriate communication channels.

INDICATOR 08.01 Procedural Evaluation:

Apply appropriate corrective

measures/actions.

INDICATOR 08.03 Evaluate the

performance of equipment regularly used

in providing diagnostic services.

INDICATOR 08.04 Employ principles of

quality assurance/ performance

improvement in daily tasks.

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MEASURE 08.05.01 Use written, oral and

electronic communication skills to

produce reports.Y Y

MEASURE 08.05.02 Deliver reports to all

appropriate parties. Y Y

MEASURE 08.05.03 Confirm that the

parties involved receive all necessary

information.Y Y

INDICATOR 08.05 Employ accepted

reporting methods to communicate the

results of quality assurance/ performance

improvement efforts.

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MEASURE 09.01.01 Explain, demonstrate

and apply principles of infection control. Y Y

MEASURE 09.01.02 Describe methods of

controlling the spread and growth of

microorganisms.Y Y

MEASURE 09.02.01 Apply personal

safety procedures based on Occupational

Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)

and Centers for Disease Control (CDC)

regulations.

Y Y


body mechanics. Y Y

INDICATOR 09.03 Use techniques to

insure environmental safety.

MEASURE 09.03.01 Apply safety

techniques in the work environment. Y Y

MEASURE 09.04.01 Comply with safety

signs, symbols, and labels. Y Y

MEASURE 09.04.02 Understand

implications of hazardous materials. Y Y

MEASURE 09.05.01 Practice fire safety in

a healthcare setting. Y Y


basic emergency response in natural

disasters and other emergencies.Y Y

INDICATOR 09.04 Identify common

safety hazards.

INDICATOR 09.05 Use emergency

procedures and protocols.

TOPIC 9: SAFETY, HEALTH AND ENVIRONMENTAL - Healthcare professionals will understand the existing and potential hazards to clients, co-workers, and self.

They will prevent injury or illness through safe work practices and follow health and safety policies and procedures.

INDICATOR 09.01 Infection Control:

Explain, demonstrate, and apply

principles of infection control.

INDICATOR 09.02 Employ personal

safety practices within their scope of

practice.

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INDICATOR 10.01 Health care workers

will apply technical skills required for

diagnostic career specialties.

MEASURE 10.01.01 Will demonstrate

skills and knowledge as appropriate to

conduct health care related tasks. Y Y

TOPIC 10: TECHNICAL SKILLS - Healthcare professionals will apply technical skills required for career specialties. They will demonstrate skills and knowledge as

appropriate.

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Minnesota Technical Skill Assessment Blueprint 7/8/2011

Pathway: Diagnostic Services

Cluster: Health Science

SECONDARYPOST-

SECONDARY

BUSINESS &

INDUSTRY

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Assessment

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Assessment

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Assessment

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Foundation Knowledge: Healthcare professionals will know the academic subject

matter required for proficiency within their area. They will use this knowledge as

needed in their role. The following accountability criteria are considered essential

for students in a health science program of study.

Academic Foundations: Achieve knowledge and skills required to pursue the full

requirements of career and postsecondary education opportunities within the

Diagnostic Services career pathway. Includes anatomy and physiology, medical

math, systems, employability skills, and healthy behaviors.16% 3.5%

Systems: Healthcare professionals will understand how their role fits into their

department, their organization and the overall healthcare environment. They will

identify how key systems affect services they perform and quality of care.0% 0

Employability Skills: Healthcare professionals will understand how employability

skills enhance their employment opportunities and job satisfaction. They will

demonstrate key employability skills and will maintain and upgrade skills, as

needed.

8% 1.75%

Health Maintenance: Healthcare professionals will understand the fundamentals

of wellness and the prevention of disease processes. They will practice preventive

health behaviors among the clients.6% 1.5% 10.0%

TOPIC 2 Ethics and Legal Responsibility: Healthcare professionals will understand accepted

ethical practices with respect to cultural, social, and ethnic differences within the

healthcare environment. They will perform quality healthcare delivery. Healthcare

professionals will understand the legal responsibilities, limitations, and implications

of their actions within the healthcare delivery setting. They will perform their duties

according to regulations, policies, laws and legislated rights of clients.

5.0% 3.75% 4.0%

TOPIC 3 Communication: Healthcare professionals will know the various methods of giving

and obtaining information. They will communicate effectively, both orally and in

writing with patients and within teams.8.0% 15.5% 8.75%

TOPIC 4 Assessment of Patients and Other Clients Status: Diagnostic services professionals

will understand the process to assess and report patients and other clients health

status.7.0% 3.5% 7.25%

TOPIC 5 Patient and Other Client Movement: Diagnostic services professionals will

understand the principles of body mechanics for positioning, transferring, and

transporting of patients and other clients. These activities will be performed

efficiently without injury to patients and other clients or self.5.0% 14% 5%

An "assessment blueprint" is a document that indicates the knowledge and skills that will be

covered in an assessment instrument and the percentage of the assessment that will be devoted

to each area of knowledge and skills. The Minnesota assessment blueprints will be used to

review the appropriateness of existing assessments by determining how closely those

assessments match up to what the Career Pathway teams have determined should be assessed.

The assessment blueprints can also be used to guide the development of new assessments

where suitable third-party assessments do not exist.

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Pathway: Diagnostic Services

Cluster: Health Science

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An "assessment blueprint" is a document that indicates the knowledge and skills that will be

covered in an assessment instrument and the percentage of the assessment that will be devoted

to each area of knowledge and skills. The Minnesota assessment blueprints will be used to

review the appropriateness of existing assessments by determining how closely those

assessments match up to what the Career Pathway teams have determined should be assessed.

The assessment blueprints can also be used to guide the development of new assessments

where suitable third-party assessments do not exist.

TOPIC 1TOPIC 6 Preparation: Diagnostic services professionals will understand the requests for

procedures, interpret the requests, and plan implementation of services as well as

appropriate preparation for specific procedures.6.0% 3.8% 5.25%

TOPIC 7 Procedure Implementation: Diagnostic services professionals will understand any

given procedure and perform these procedures to create diagnostic results. 9.0% 5.3% 18.75%

TOPIC 8 Evaluation and Reporting: Diagnostic services professionals will understand the

principles of quality assurance/performance improvement as applied to the specific

disciplines as well as reporting in a timely manner, utilizing appropriate

communication channels.

7.0% 12.0% 5.5%

TOPIC 9 Safety, Health and Environmental: Healthcare professionals will understand the

existing and potential hazards to clients, co-workers, and self. They will prevent

injury or illness through safe work practices and follow health and safety policies

and procedures.

10.0% 4.0% 8%

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10Technical Skills: Healthcare professionals will apply technical skills required for all

career specialties. They will demonstrate skills and knowledge as appropriate. 13.0% 31.3% 27.50%

100% 100% 100%1. Each level builds on the last. Secondary education is preparing students for post-secondary and Industry. Post-Secondary prepares for business and industry. Business and

industry representatives who worked on the project viewed this as the skills and knowledge needed in the entry level worker so there will be discrepancy between the percent

of assessments.

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