This course provides instruction in the skills needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Emphasis is on ethics, legalities, medical terminology, safety and universal precautions, health care delivery systems, patient relations, anatomy and physiology, and specimen collection. Upon completion, student should be able to demonstrate competence in the theoretical comprehension of phlebotomy techniques. This is a certificate-level course. Course Hours Per Week: Class, 20 (include 4hr Seminar) Hours Credit: 228
Course Goals:
To provide you with a basic knowledge of phlebotomy and the health care environment.
To provide you with basic venipuncture and skin puncture skills.
To help you develop a professional attitude in your work as a phlebotomist.
diagnostic testing. Emphasis is on ethics, legalities, medical terminology, safety and universal precautions, health care delivery systems, patient relations, anatomy and physiology, and specimen collection. Upon completion, student should be able to demonstrate competence in the theoretical comprehension of phlebotomy techniques. This is a certificate-level course. Course Hours Per Week: Class, 20 (include 4hr Seminar) Hours Credit: 228 