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AHM 1030 - Phlebotomy


Clock Hours: 64

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Course Description:
The Phlebotomy Technician course is designed to prepare students for entry into the healthcare setting as a phlebotomy technician. Through coursework, PowerPoints, and field training tasks, the student will learn the day-to-day operations of being a phlebotomy technician. The length of the program and the coursework are designed to allow for mastery completion of course objectives and prepare the student for the national certification exam. 

Student Learning Outcomes:

  1. Demonstrate proper understanding and techniques in proper hand washing and double bagging 

  1. Demonstrate proper use of proper Personal Protective Devices including gowns, gloves, and shields 

  1. Demonstrate proper procedure for entering and exiting isolation areas 

  1. Identify pathogenic agents causing infections & methods for preventing transmission; MRSA; HIV; Hepatitis B, and C, and CDiff; 

  1. Identify the difference between and Antiseptic and Disinfectant 

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of Medical Terminology related to the practice of Phlebotomy, Lab-related services and Patient care 

  1. Demonstrate a knowledge of different Phlebotomy procedures as listed in the course description, skin puncture, venipuncture, point of care testing, and other techniques 

  1. Understand the meaning of timed specimens 

  1. Understand and demonstrate a correct procedure for specimen transportation 

  1. Understand the legal and regulatory issues pertaining to Phlebotomy 

  1. Understand the importance of professional liability insurance 

  1. Understand ways of avoiding malpractice litigation by using proper technique 

  1. Understand the patient bill of rights 

  1. Understand the importance of HIPAA, and the repercussions of such breach 

  1. Demonstrate the importance of how to communicate and write on a professional level 

  1. Demonstrate how to explain a procedure 

  1. Demonstrate how to be service minded and show they understand public relations with regard to their patients 

  1. Demonstrate the ability to convert temperatures from Fahrenheit, Centigrade, and Celsius 

  1. Understand the function and structural components of the eleven body systems 

  1. Understand common disorders and diseases associated with each system 

  1. Understand and chart the blood flow through the Cardiovascular system 

  1. Understand and locate the veins commonly used in Venipuncture/Phlebotomy procedures 

  1. Demonstrate the importance of how to communicate and write on a professional level 

  1. Demonstrate how to explain a procedure 

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of all areas of the course description and be tested on proper technique 

  1. Identify and demonstrate the use of all equipment used in collection of blood specimens for micro-collection techniques and venipuncture 

  1. Demonstrate an understanding of Forensic Toxicology, Drug Testing and Urinalysis 

  1. Students must pass the extensive Order of Draw test with Groups, Additives, Departments, and special notes as they relate to the commonly used tubes