Fundamentals of Phlebotomy

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This course is designed to train individuals to properly collect and process blood and other clinical specimens for laboratory testing and to interact with health care personnel, clients, and the general public. Presentation includes equipment and additives, basic anatomy, and techniques for safe and effective venipuncture. Emphasis will be placed on collection techniques, specimen processing, Order of Draw, departments in the clinical laboratory, the tests analyzed in each department, and work flow practices.