PHLEB 104 - Medical Assistant Phlebotomy

1. Identify phlebotomy, phlebotomy services, ethical, legal, and regulatory issues including HIPPA.
2. Identify anatomic structures and function of body systems using correct medical terminology in relation to services performed by phlebotomists.
3. Identify infection control and measures to insure patient safety in various settings.
4. Identify standard operating procedures to collect specimens including blood collection equipment, documentation, specimen handling, and transportation.
5. Identify special collections in phlebotomy and effect on patient safety.

1. Define and describe phlebotomy, phlebotomy services, ethical, legal, and regulatory issues including HIPPA.

2. Define and describe anatomic structures and function of body systems using correct medical terminology in relation to services performed by phlebotomists.

3. Define and describe standard operating procedures to collect specimens including blood collection equipment, documentation, specimen handling, and transportation. 

4. Define and 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. Perform appropriate professional communication and documentation of vital signs, EKGs, and phlebotomy procedures.

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