PHLEB 106 - Advanced Phlebotomy Practicum

Credits: 6
Consists of campus theory and lab as well as clinical experience in an assigned medical facility, to be arranged by the instructor. Provides practical experience in the role of the phlebotomy technician. Attendance is required to pass. Student must achieve a minimum grade of 2.5 or higher in order to pass the course. Meets the requirements for National Board Certification for a Phlebotomy Technician.

Prerequisite: Completion of the Medical Assistant Phlebotomy Certificate at Green River College within 2 years of application, with a 2.5 GPA in all required courses.

Liability Insurance and Health (injury and sickness) Insurance.

Course Outcomes:
Students who successfully complete this class will be able to:

1. Perform all steps of phlebotomy procedures including collection of equipment, reagents, supplies, interfering chemical substances, specimen requisitioning, collection (venipunctures and skin punctures), transport and processing safely.
2. Perform a minimum of 100 unaided venipunctures.
3. Identify anatomic structures and function of body systems using correct medical terminology in relation to services performed by phlebotomists.
4. Describe standard laboratory operations including safety and quality control as they pertain to federal, state, and locally mandated regulations.

1. Describe phlebotomy, phlebotomy services, ethical, legal, and regulatory issues including HIPPA.
2. Describe anatomic structures and function of body systems using correct medical terminology in relation to services performed by phlebotomists.
3. Describe standard operating procedures to collect specimens including blood collection equipment, documentation, specimen handling, and transportation. 
4. Describe special collections in phlebotomy and effect on client safety.
5. Perform infection control techniques and safety complying with federal, state, and locally mandated regulations regarding safety practices.
6. Perform all steps of phlebotomy procedures including collection of equipment, reagents, supplies, interfering chemical substances, specimen requisitioning, collection, transport and processing.
7. Communicate appropriately and professionally in the workplace. 
8. Document vital signs, EKGs, and phlebotomy procedures.

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