Phlebotomy (PHLB)

This course prepares students for entry level phlebotomy positions in multiple health care settings. Students will develop skills in performing phlebotomy procedures. During in-class training, students will practice drawing blood samples, both from training aids as well as classmates. This training will help prepare students for externships/practicum.

This course provides the student with the skills and knowledge to perform phlebotomy techniques in a clinical setting. Topics include: the role of the phlebotomist and other allied health professionals; legal issues including confidentiality; interpersonal skills among health care providers; anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system. Blood collection techniques will include venipuncture by vacutainer system, syringe, and winged-infusion methods as well as capillary puncture procedures, special collections and complication. Other topics include: the clinical laboratory department and tests performed within the various departments; specimen collection, handling and transportation procedures as well as quality assurance and infection control and safety procedures.

This course will review the basic concepts required in order for a graduate to work in a specimen processing department of a clinical lab.

Students will complete 120 hours of clinical training at an approved site under the direct supervision of a phlebotomy supervisor or medical laboratory technician- 60 hours performing phlebotomy procedures, and 60 hours training/working in the specimen processing area of the lab. Students will perform successful, unaided blood collections of varying types during this practicum. In addition, students will be required to complete the following assignments- project/paper on a phlebotomy-related topic and create their own resume using guidelines posted on Black Board.