Phlebotomy - HCE 103

Theory and practice of basic phlebotomy and specimen processing including laboratory test codes, supplies, equipment, procedures, role development and the health care team, ethics and safety and legal issues and quality assurance.

Course Information

• Credit hours: 2.0
• Textbook: Phlebotomy Technician Specialist by Kalanick
  Publisher: CENGAGE Delmar Learning
  ISBN 0-7668-2346-6

Course Content

• Phlebotomy terminology
• Legal implications of phlebotomy
• Anatomy and physiology of the hand and arm
• Principles of safe specimen collection
• Quality assurance methods
• Clinical Laboratory Improvement Act (CLIA) and Health Profitability and Accountability (HIPPA)
• Standard Universal Precautions