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PHL 1040 - Phlebotomy Procedures


Clock Hours: 88

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: Medical Terminology

Course Description:
This coursed deals with the highlights in the technical procedures for performing skin punctures and venipunctures; complications in blood collection procedures; timed specimens; specimen transportation; discuss legal and regulatory issues, consent (informed and Implied) ; legal terminology; professional liability insurance; tips for avoiding malpractice litigation; patient’s bill of rights; and patient confidentiality (HIPAA) issues.

Student Learning Outcomes:
1. The student will demonstrate a knowledge of different Phlebotomy procedures as listed in the course description, skin puncture, venipuncture, point of care testing, and other techniques.

2. The student will understand the meaning of timed specimens.

3. The student will understand and demonstrate a correct procedure for specimen transportation.

4. The student will understand the legal and regulatory issues pertaining to Phlebotomy.

5. The student will understand the importance of  professional liability insurance. 

6. The student will understand ways of avoiding malpractice litigation by using proper technique.

7. The student will understand the patient bill of rights.

8. The student will understand the importance of HIPAA, and the repercussions of such breach.