Laboratory Assistant Training Evaluation Checklist
Use this checklist to evaluate a laboratory assistant trainee’s core competencies, training progress, and readiness for next steps.
Trainee and Evaluation Details
Trainee Name
*
Evaluator Name
*
Training Date
*
 -
Month
 -
Day
Year
2 digit month, 2 digit day, 4 digit year
Date
Department or Lab Area
*
Chemistry Laboratory
Microbiology Laboratory
Hematology Laboratory
Pathology Laboratory
Phlebotomy Area
Specimen Processing Area
Molecular Diagnostics Laboratory
Other
Training Stage
*
Orientation
Supervised Practice
Independent Practice
Final Review
Laboratory Assistant Competency Checklist
Competency Rating Matrix
*
Rows
Not Observed
Needs Improvement
Satisfactory
Proficient
PPE use and hand hygiene
1
2
3
4
Specimen receipt and labeling
5
6
7
8
Sample handling and transport
9
10
11
12
Equipment setup and basic operation
13
14
15
16
Cleaning and decontamination
17
18
19
20
Waste disposal and safety practices
21
22
23
24
Documentation and recordkeeping
25
26
27
28
Communication and following instructions
29
30
31
32
Observed Strengths
PPE compliance
Accurate labeling
Careful sample handling
Correct equipment setup
Thorough decontamination
Safe waste disposal
Accurate documentation
Clear communication
Other
Areas Requiring Improvement
PPE compliance
Accurate labeling
Careful sample handling
Correct equipment setup
Thorough decontamination
Safe waste disposal
Accurate documentation
Clear communication
Other
Comments on PPE use and hand hygiene
Comments on specimen receipt and labeling
Comments on sample handling and transport
Comments on equipment setup and basic operation
Comments on cleaning, decontamination, waste disposal, documentation, and communication
Overall Evaluation and Follow-Up
Overall Performance Rating
*
1
2
3
4
5
Areas Needing Improvement
Trainer Recommendation for Next Step
*
Continue supervised training
Repeat module
Approved for independent work
Re-evaluate later
Evaluator Acknowledgment
Submit
Submit
Should be Empty: