Course Description
This course consists of online lectures, laboratory practice and a 100-hour clinical experience at an affiliate hospital or clinic. Topics and skills to be emphasized will include terminology, anatomy and physiology appropriate to phlebotomy, phlebotomy techniques, one-on-one demonstration of blood collection, safety, quality control, specimen handling, communication, and attitudes and professionalism needed to be an effective member of the medical laboratory team. Upon completion of the clinical rotation, students will be eligible to obtain a national certification in Phlebotomy. As a Competency Based Education course (CBE), students' prior learning will be taken into account, and progress during the online portion of the course will be based on students' mastery in a subject--rather than relying on a time-based structure. Each student in this course must have a physical exam, criminal background check with no disqualifying convictions, a negative drug screen and proof of various immunizations, including COVID-19.
Prerequisite(s)
Appropriate assessment score - Must be completed prior to taking this course.
Repeatable for Credit
Yes
Repeatable Times
Undergrad- Repeatable 3 Times
At the end of this course, students will be able to:
- 1. Describe the duties and responsibilities of the phlebotomist in the health care delivery system.
- 2. Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of body systems and medical terminology as it relates to the major areas of the clinical laboratory.
- 3. Identify the equipment and supplies utilized in blood and non-blood specimen collection and the methods of processing and handling.
- 4. Apply proper technique in collection of blood by venipuncture and (dermal) procedures.
- 5. Perform at an entry level competent phlebotomist in a clinical setting, by having performed a minimum of 100 unaided blood collections (to include venipunctures and capillary punctures) and participated in 100 hours of clinical training in a CLIA regulated, accredited facility.
- 6. Perform other duties required of a phlebotomist.
Topical Outline
Topical Outline
Online portion:
Phlebotomy Past/Present
Healthcare Setting
Quality Assurance and Legal Issues
Infection Control/Safety
Blood Collection Equipment
Order of Draw/Tube Volumes
Venipuncture Procedures
Pre-analytical Considerations
Circulatory System
Hematology Department
Coagulation Department
Urinalysis Department
Chemistry Department
Toxicology Department
Dermal Punctures
Immunology Department
Immunohematology/Blood Bank Department
Microbiology Department
Arterial Blood Collection
Handling & Processing
Quality Control
100-hour Clinical portion:
Clinical rotation comprised of performance of blood collections
Review of theoretical concepts of phlebotomy