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MOA 1085 - Clinical Procedures I


Clock Hours: 90

Delivery Mode
on-ground

Prerequisites: MOA 2020

Industry Certifications National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

Course Description:
This course offers a practical exploration of clinical procedures utilized in a lab setting.  Included are the skills necessary for safely and effectively drawing blood using venipuncture and capillary puncture methods for adults and children as well as finger sticks or heel sticks for young children and infants. Students will utilize proper infection control.  

Student Learning Outcomes:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:  

  1. Apply principles of safety and adhere to regulations regarding workplace safety (OSHA standards, CDC standards, etc.).  

  1. Demonstrate successful venipuncture on patients following the proper steps.  

  1. Perform a capillary puncture on patients using acceptable techniques and observing appropriate safety precautions.  

  1. Recognize the responsibilities of other laboratory and health care personnel and interact with them with respect for their jobs and patient care.  

  1. Demonstrate competency in fulfilling the responsibilities and job duties of the phlebotomist, including competent performance of multi-sample straight stick venipuncture procedures, winged blood collection set procedures, syringe venipuncture procedures, and capillary/dermal sticks and blood smears, obtaining quality samples from all procedures performed.