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Specimen Processing and Advanced Techniques in Phlebotomy Procedures
Course: PLB111

First Term: 2018 Fall
 Lec + Lab   2.0 Credit(s)   4.0 Period(s)   4.0 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: T Lab Load


Description: Theory and practice of advanced techniques in phlebotomy and specimen processing including laboratory test codes, equipment, and procedures.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe specialized tests performed in phlebotomy. (I)
2. Describe and apply quality assurance as related to specialized phlebotomy and specimen processing techniques. (II)
3. Describe and perform tests for specific procedures used in point of care testing. (III, IX, X)
4. Define terms/codes related to specialized phlebotomy techniques, laboratory testing, and specimen processing. (IV, IX, X)
5. Perform proper technique on specialized collection procedures. (V, IX, X)
6. Identify and describe the anatomy of the arterial system. (VI, IX)
7. Describe the collection and special considerations for therapeutic drug monitoring, drug testing, and blood bank specimens. (VII, IX, X)
8. Describe and use various specialized methods in specimen handling, referencing, storing, and transporting laboratory specimens. (VIII-X)
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. Specialized Tests
   A. Coagulation
   B. Timed
   C. Blood cultures
   D. Arterial blood gases
II. Quality Assurance III
III. Point of Care Tests
   A. Hemoglobin
   B. Blood glucose
   C. Chemistry
   D. Bleeding time
E. Hematocrit
F. Urinalysis
G. Coagulation
H. Other
IV. Related Laboratory Terms
   A. Abbreviations/codes
   B. Laboratory testing
   C. Processing
V. Specialized Collection Techniques
   A. Sites
   B. Equipment
VI. The Arterial System
VII. Special Considerations
   A. Therapeutic drug monitoring
   B. Drug testing
   C. Blood bank specimens
VIII. Specimen Handling
   A. Additives
   B. Environmental factors
   C. Referencing
   D. Storing
   E. Transporting
IX. Non-Blood Specimens
A. Physiology
B. Patient Preparation
C. Patient Collection
D. Processing and Handling
E. Terminology
X. Specimen Processing and Handling
A. Specimen Types and Suitability
B. Labeling
C. Transport and Storage
D. Equipment
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: February 25, 2014

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