MCCCD Program Description

Refresher Course for Phlebotomists

Course: PLB114

First Term: 2018 Fall

Lec + Lab 0.5 Credit(s) 0.75 Period(s) 0.75 Load
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load

Description: Review of phlebotomy theory and practices including equipment, procedures, and special considerations. Reinforces basic skills and competencies of phlebotomy techniques for trained phlebotomists currently working in the field.

MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Explain the importance of specimen collection in the overall client/patient care process. (I) 2. Identify equipment for collecting blood specimens by venipuncture. (II, IV) 3. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the hand and arm. (III) 4. Summarize and demonstrate proper procedures for collecting blood specimens by venipuncture. (IV) 5. Perform proper procedures in basic venous blood collection. (IV, V) 6. Describe various specialized methods in specimen handling, processing, storing, and transporting specimens. (V)
MCCCD Official Course Competencies must be coordinated with the content outline so that each major point in the outline serves one or more competencies. MCCCD faculty retains authority in determining the pedagogical approach, methodology, content sequencing, and assessment metrics for student work. Please see individual course syllabi for additional information, including specific course requirements.

MCCCD Official Course Outline
I. Blood Collection for Client/Patient Care A. Importance B. Policies C. Procedures/protocol II. Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Guidelines for Phlebotomy A. Personal protective equipment (PPE) B. Collection C. Processing D. Disposal III. Anatomy and Physiology A. Hand B. Arm IV. Blood Collection Procedure A. Equipment selection 1. Types a. Evacuated tube system (ETS) tubes b. Syringe 2. Appropriate tubes 3. Order of draw B. Collection variables 1. Routine 2. Failure to obtain specimen 3. Client/Patient complications 4. Procedural errors V. Specimen Handling A. Additives B. Environmental factors C. Processing D. Storing and transporting

MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: 6/28/2011

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