Title

MLT1119 - Phlebotomy Skills Lab

Description

Description

This course is designed for phlebotomy and Medical Laboratory Technician students. The course covers 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.
API ID

Credits

1 (0/1/0)

Corequisites

Competencies

  1. Identify preanalytical variables, their effect on blood samples and possible resolutions.
  2. Determine appropriate patient identification required to properly collect and label patient specimens.
  3. Perform correct order of draw when collecting multiple tubes of blood.
  4. Perform phlebotomy procedures (venipuncture and capillary).
  5. Perform preventive and corrective maintenance on phlebotomy equipment and instrumentation.
  6. Demonstrate standard safety practices when handling, collecting and processing specimens.
Degrees that use this course

Degrees that use this course