Cholestech LDX - Training Checklist

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TRAINING CHECKLIST
Name
Director Signature Date Approved
PREPARATION BY DATE
1. Has read User Manual.
2. Has read Procedure Manual.
3. Has viewed Cholestech LDX Training Video.
4. Has read Cholestech product insert.
5. Understands refrigerated and room temperature storage procedures for test cassettes.
6. Has been properly trained in procedure for handling biohazardous waste.
THE CHOLESTECH LDX ANALYZER
7. Correctly connects the Analyzer to the power supply.
8. Correctly connects the Analyzer to the printer (if applicable).
9. Understands and demonstrates Analyzer functions:
– RUN, STOP, DATA buttons
– Configuration Menu
– Risk Assessment Program
10. Demonstrates correct procedure for changing ROM Pack.
11. Understands the meaning of all LCD display messages.
12. Demonstrates how to clean Analyzer case and cassette holder tray.
QUALITY ASSURANCE
13. Correctly performs the optics check procedure.
14. Correctly performs the quality control procedure.
15. Understands what actions are to be taken if the quality control results are outside
acceptable limits.
16. Understands Proficiency Testing.
17. Understands appropriate record keeping: QC, patient logs, temperature monitoring, etc.
PERFORMING A TEST
18. Allows test cassettes to come to room temperature prior to running test.
19. Properly prepares supplies for patient testing: alcohol swabs; gauze; lancets;
capillary tubes/plungers; latex gloves; biohazardous waste container.
20. Explains the procedure to the patient.
21. Handles cassette properly.
22. Performs fingerstick using correct techniques.
23. Performs test properly.
24. Records results.
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