MEA 0521C - Phlebotomist, Medical Assisting

Credits: N/A, Clock Hours: 75

This course focuses on the practice of phlebotomy. Basic phlebotomy techniques and rationale are discussed and simulated. Course content includes but is not limited to the safe and efficient work practices, quality assurance basics; maintaining specimen integrity, preparing and labeling and transporting of specimens; blood collection equipment; venipuncture procedures, capillary blood specimens; pediatric and geriatric procedures; and special collections. The student will be able to demonstrate necessary skills and knowledge to perform phlebotomy while practicing standard precautions, infection control, quality assurance and safety and promoting the comfort and wellbeing of the patient during specimen collection.

Terms Offered: Fall, Spring, Summer

Clock Hours: 75