Phlebotomy

Catalog description

This course provides the student with principles and techniques of specimen collection by venipuncture and dermal puncture. Other topics include: anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, safety and handling procedures, healthcare delivery system and laboratory departments and testing, specialized phlebotomy procedures such as therapeutic collections, difficult draws, blood cultures, glucose tolerance testing, arterial blood gas collection, phlebotomy equipment and supplies, communication skills and professionalism. Also included in this course are in depth discussion of HIPAA, medical and legal issues and healthcare law procedures. The student will also learn to perform certain waived tests such as glucose screening, urinalysis dipsticks and pregnancy tests. Lecture 3 hours. Prerequisite(s): Enrollment in a Health Professions program or approval of the MLT Director