Fundamentals of Phlebotomy

Catalog description

Introduces students to the practice of phlebotomy and the role of the phlebotomist as part of the healthcare team. Students will become familiar with phlebotomy equipment and learn about basic blood collection procedures. Students will identify medical terminology, anatomy, and physiology related to phlebotomy. Students will learn about specimen collection procedures, safety protocols, quality control, and regulatory compliance related to the role of a phlebotomist. This course provides recorded skills demonstrations to help prepare students for the skills lab.