Course Description
HLTH 1412 cannot be taken more than 13 months after completing HLTH 1404. This course consists of 100 hours of clinical rotation practice at an affiliate hospital or clinic. This supervised training will emphasize competency in blood collection, specimen handling and processing, safety, quality control, communication skills, attitude and professionalism for effective functioning as part of the medical lab team. Upon completion of the clinical rotation, students will be eligible to take the Phlebotomy certification exam offered by certifying agencies. Each student in this course must have a physical exam, criminal background check with no disqualifying convictions and a negative drug screen.
Prerequisite(s)
HLTH 1404 with a grade of C or better or consent of instructor. HLTH 1412 cannot be taken more than 13 months after completing HLTH 1404 - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Successfully perform a minimum of 100 unaided blood collections (to include venipunctures and capillary punctures).
- Participate in 100 hours of clinical training in a CLIA regulated, accredited facility.
- Perform other duties required of a phlebotomist, i.e., filing, data entry, and accession of patient’s history using a computer.
- Complete a final exam comprised of theoretical/clinical questions.
Topical Outline
Clinical rotation comprised of:
1. Performance of blood collections
2. Review of theoretical concepts of phlebotomy
1. Performance of blood collections
2. Review of theoretical concepts of phlebotomy