MA 115PHLEBOTOMY

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Focus of this course is to demonstrate appropriate blood specimen procurement techniques using vacutainer, syringe, ‘winged infusion’/butterfly with syringe and capillary puncture methods. Other specifics of the blood specimen testing requirements, such as collection into the correct evacuated tube (additive), specimen handling procedures, and collection documentation is also covered; while assuring safe, confidential and professional environment for the patient, and as the phlebotomy technician. Practical experience which will include a minimum of 30 successful venipunctures and 10 successful capillary sticks. Required: Students must be admitted into the current MA cohort, or instructor consent. Students must complete all MA courses with a grade of a C+ or better within a 3-year period prior to graduation. Prerequisites: MA 112, MA 117 with a grade of C+ or better. Co-requisite: MA 116 Note: $134.00 Course Fee