MLTE 100 Phlebotomy

This course presents the theory and procedures for the practice of phlebotomy and waived laboratory testing as it applies to medical laboratory personnel. Phlebotomy and laboratory quality control measures for specimen collection in healthcare facilities will be emphasized throughout this course.

Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

MLTE 100Phlebotomy

Please note: This is not a course syllabus. A course syllabus is unique to a particular section of a course by instructor. This curriculum guide provides general information about a course.

I. General Information

Department

Health Science and Human Services Technical

II. Course Specification

Course Type

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Semester Contact Hours Lecture

30

Semester Contact Hours Lab

0

III. Catalog Course Description

This course presents the theory and procedures for the practice of phlebotomy and waived laboratory testing as it applies to medical laboratory personnel. Phlebotomy and laboratory quality control measures for specimen collection in healthcare facilities will be emphasized throughout this course.

IV. Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course, a student will be able to:

• Recognize the roles of the medical lab professional in the context of health care.
• Calculate and properly report laboratory data.
• Use effective written and verbal communication that represents competence and professionalism in the medical laboratory setting.
• Practice patient identification procedures accurately.
• Articulate the consequences of improper patient and/or specimen identification.
• Describe procedures and solicit informed consent to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture procedures.
• Apply knowledge of specimen procurement, handling and testing priorities to laboratory test requests.
• Verify specimen suitability and integrity.
• Identify sources of error in specimen procurement.
• Illustrate and explain the safety precautions used in healthcare, including standard precautions.
• Articulate specimen storage and testing requirements for a variety of tests and specimens.

V. Topical Outline (Course Content)

Module 1: Intro to Course, Program, and Phlebotomy HealthCare Structure, Safety and Infection Control

Module 2: Phlebotomy Basics; Medical Terminology; Human Anatomy and Physiology; Circulatory, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems; Overview of Specimen Collection Venipuncture Equipment

Module 3: Routine Venipuncture

Module 4: Venipuncture

Module 5:Dermal/Capillary Puncture

Module 6: Blood Collection in Special Populations

Module 7: Crash Course Videos

Module 8: Arterial Blood Collection

Module 9: Special Collections and Procedures

Module 10: Special Non-Blood Collection Procedures

Module 11: Specimen Transporting, Handling and Processing

Module 12: Point-of-Care Testing

Module 13: Quality Phlebotomy and Legal Issues

VI. Delivery Methodologies