Title: Explain the importance of working within the scope of practice.
Course: Medical Laboratory Technology I (14102-I) > Section: Exploring Foundations in Medical Laboratory Technology

Explanation should reflect an understanding of

- the concept of scope of practice
- the people and organizations that define scope of practice (e.g., accrediting agencies, employers)
- the legal and ethical ramifications of working outside one’s scope of practice
- the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA).

Process/Skill Questions:

- How is scope of practice typically defined in laboratory activities?
- How can medical laboratory professionals determine their applicable scope of practice?
- What are the potential consequences to the patient and to the employee and employer when a medical laboratory professional works outside his or her scope of practice?
- What opportunities exist for a future expansion of the scope of practice?