Credits

1 (1/0/0)

Description

This course is designed for phlebotomy and medical laboratory technician students. The course covers didactic knowledge and performance of venipuncture, capillary and arterial blood draws. It also emphasizes other body fluid collection, specimen processing, point-of-care analysis and specimen storage.

Corequisites

Must be taken with MLT1111 Phlebotomy Skills Lab

Competencies

Identify preanalytical variables, their effect on blood samples and possible resolutions.
Determine appropriate patient identification required to properly collect and label patient specimens.
Discuss the importance of communication and interpersonal skills for the phlebotomist within the laboratory, with patients and with personnel in other health care facility departments.
Outline standard safety practices when handling, collecting and processing specimens.

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