Title: Demonstrate procedures for handling and disposing of infectious and/or hazardous materials.
Course: Medical Laboratory Technology I (14102-I) > Section: Maintaining a Safe Environment

Demonstration should include explaining the chain of infection and PPE and following procedures for the following:

- Aseptic technique
- Cleanup
- Disposal of waste materials
- Receptacles for disposal (e.g., sharps containers, containers for biohazards vs. regular trash)

Process/Skill Questions:

- Why are aseptic rules important to the field of medical laboratory technology?
- What are the specific rules and procedures involved in asepsis, as it relates to specimen collection?
- What are the rules for handling, cleaning up, and disposing of infectious and/or hazardous materials?