Title: Follow protocol and safety procedures/guidelines.
Course: Biomedical Technician (14900) > Section: Maintaining Safe Environment

Following protocol, safety procedures, and guidelines should include using methods or techniques in an industry-approved, safe manner and should reflect an understanding of the following :

- Protocols are detailed plans for carrying out a specific process.
- Standard operating procedures are step-by-step instructions for conducting tests/experiments or for performing other practices using prescribed methods or techniques.

Process/Skill Questions:

- How do protocols differ from standard operating procedures?
- Why do certain industry or government protocols exist in the biomedical laboratory setting?
- What dangers may exist if a biomedical technician does not follow standard operating procedures or protocols?