Course

10513100 Introduction to Phlebotomy (Phlebotomy Training Program)
Course Information
Description
Key topics addressed in Introduction to Phlebotomy include safety and infection control, basic laboratory skills (pipetting, laboratory glassware, microscopy, weight measurements, and metric conversion), basic laboratory tests (waived testing and point of care testing), laboratory specimen requirements, specimen handling and processing, special topics related to the healthcare setting (e.g., professionalism, ethics, patient confidentiality, and legal issues), and medical terminology. In addition, students are introduced to the health care setting and the role of the phlebotomist.
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. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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 throughout the process

  5. 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
    your explanation presents sound reasoning as you describe the decisions you make throughout the process
    you verbalize an explanation of the process as you perform it