Course

10513154 Phlebotomy Techniques (Phlebotomy Training Program)
Course Information
Description
In Phlebotomy Techniques, students develop the skills required to perform successful blood collection techniques, including venipuncture and capillary puncture. The highlight of this course is a 45-hour clinical experience that provides students the opportunity to apply the skills they learned in the classroom. The clinical experience occurs during daytime hours. The exact time of the clinical experience varies, depending on which clinical site a student is given. Students must be available to complete their clinical experience during the scheduled daytime hours.
Total Credits
2
Course Competencies (Course Outcomes)
  1. Resolve problems related to specimen collection and processing
    Assessment Strategies
    by classifying specimen collection problems in an outline
    in a written test given instructor provided problems
    Criteria
    outline includes all significant specimen collection problem topics
    outline includes significant characteristics of the problem
    outline includes steps to resolve the problem
    outline utilizes correct grammar, punctuation, and spelling

  2. Apply principles of patient test management
    Assessment Strategies
    by collecting speciments
    Criteria
    you collect specimens from the correct patients
    patient identification includes all required components
    you collect the correct specimen for the tests ordered
    you verify the collected specimen against the laboratory orders
    you confirm completeness of laboratory requisition
    you log collect specimens into the laboratory according to procedures

  3. Control incidence of preanalytical variables in specimen collection
    Assessment Strategies
    by summarizing common preanalytical variables given instructor provided information
    by summarizing ways to reduce the incidence of commonly occurring preanalytical variable
    Criteria
    you define common preanalytical variables
    you identify steps to reduce or eliminate incidence of preanalytical variables
    you include relevant and necessary details
    your summary is concise without being sketchy
    summary evidences correct grammar, punctuation and spelling

  4. Process laboratory specimens
    Assessment Strategies
    in the laboratory using instructor provided specimens
    using laboratory procedure manual
    Criteria
    you select correct equipment
    you follow correct procedures
    you perform all critical steps in the right order
    you wear personal protective equipment
    you follow safety procedures

  5. Perform venipuncture
    Assessment Strategies
    by successfully collecting blood specimens using appropriate venipuncture techniques
    Criteria
    you select the correct blood collecting equipment and supplies
    you perform all critical steps in the right order
    you position yourself correctly
    you utilize accepted venipuncture techniques
    you wear personal protective equipment
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process

  6. Perform special blood collection techniques
    Assessment Strategies
    by successfully collecting blood speciments using special collection techniques and equipment
    Criteria
    you select the correct blood collecting equipment and supplies
    you perform all critical steps in the right order
    you position yourself correctly
    you perform special procedures using techniques and equipment specified in procedure manual
    you wear personal protective equipment
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process

  7. Perform capillary puncture
    Assessment Strategies
    by successfully collecting blood speciments using appropriate capillary collection techniques
    Criteria
    you select the correct blood collecting equipment and supplies
    you perform all critical steps in the right order
    you position yourself correctly
    you utilize accepted capillary techniques
    you wear personal protective equipment
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process

  8. Correctly dispose of biohazardous waste
    Assessment Strategies
    by successfully disposing of various types of materials contaminated with biohazards, blood, urine, and other body fluids
    Criteria
    you select the correct equipment to contain a blood or other biological fluid
    you perform all critical steps in the right order
    you wear personal protective equipment
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make through the process

  9. Perform waived testing
    Assessment Strategies
    by successfully performing waived testing protocols and equipment
    Criteria
    you select the correct kit, equipment, materials, and supplies
    you perform all critical steps in the right order
    you perform and document quality control testing
    you wear personal protective equipment
    you follow safety procedures
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process