The Clinical Laboratory Science program at Fairview helath Services promotes an educational environment for students to possess the following competencies upon graduation:

1. Demonstrate possession of the knowledge and manual skills necessary to be proficient in performing the full range of clinical laboratory tests.
2. Develop and analyze test systems, interpret findings, and select appropriate algorithms.
3. Demonstrate proficiency in the analysis and decision making process and interpretation of regulatory compliance with regulations.
4. Apply scientific prinicples and a scientific approah to solving laboratory problems, including the design or modification and evaluation of procedures and adaptation to technological advances.
5. Establish and monitor quality control programs and assume responsibility and accountability for accurate results.
6. Evaluate laboratory data to assess the validity of test results, verify test results, and determine possible inconsistencies.
7. Recognize and correct safety and health hazards in the laboratory.
8. Use and maintain diagnostic laboratory instruments.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of the principles of instructional design, implementation and evaluation.
10. Provide education and training to other professional and supportive personnel.
11. Participate in the management of human, financial material and operational resources to lead to a cost effective laboratory environment.
12. Display responsiveness to the needs of patients and discharge duties with integrity, thoughtfulness and care.
13. Work effectively, efficiently and provide consultative interactions with other members of the healthcare team, external relations, customer service and patient education.
14. Utilize effective communication skills in the clinical laboratory profession.
15. Display possession of self-learning skills and be motivated to continue educational and professional development.
16. Establish quality assessment/performance improvement systems for continuing improvement of the clinical laboratory sciences and patient care.
17. Utilize information management to enable effective, timely, accurate and cost-effective reporting of laboratory-generated information.
18. Demonstrate understanding and/or application of sound principles of research design/practice.
19. Apply ethical principles in all aspects of work performance, interactions and decision-making.