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Phlebotomy: Basic Skills
Course: PLB109

First Term: 2011 Fall
 Lec + Lab   1 Credit(s)   2 Period(s)   1.7 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S


Description: Theory and practice of basic phlebotomy including laboratory test codes, equipment, and procedures.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Describe the importance of specimen collection in the overall client/patient care including the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) regulations. (I)
2. Describe and apply quality assurance standards for phlebotomy. (II)
3. Describe and apply Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines and laboratory safety in phlebotomy. (III)
4. Define basic terms/codes related to phlebotomy and laboratory testing. (IV)
5. List and use equipment for collecting blood specimens by venipuncture. (V)
6. Identify and describe the anatomy and physiology of the hand and arm. (VI)
7. List and use proper procedures for collecting blood specimens by venipuncture. (V-VIII)
8. Perform proper procedures in basic venous blood collection. (VIII)
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
   D. HIPAA regulations
II. Quality Assurance Standards
   A. Legal considerations
   B. Infection control
   C. Safety
   D. First Aid
   E. Personal wellness
   F. Phlebotomy procedures
III. OSHA Guidelines for Phlebotomy
   A. Personal protective equipment (PPE)
   B. Collection
   C. Processing
   D. Disposal
IV. Related Laboratory Terms
   A. Abbreviations/codes
   B. Laboratory testing
V. Blood Collection Equipment
   A. Blood drawing station
   B. Phlebotomy chair
   C. Supplies
      1. Tourniquet
      2. Adapters/syringes
      3. Needles
      4. Evacuated tube system (ETS) tubes
      5. Disinfectant pads
      6. Protective gloves
      7. Gauze
      8. Band-Aids/adhesive tape
      9. Other
VI. Anatomy and Physiology
   A. Hand
      1. Arteries
      2. Veins
      3. Nerves
   B. Arm
      1. Arteries
      2. Veins
      3. Nerves
VII. Blood Collection Procedure
   A. Test request
      1. Types
      2. Required information
   B. Client/patient
      1. Contact
      2. Identification
      3. Preparation
   C. Equipment selection
      1. Types
         a. ETS
         b. Syringe
      2. Appropriate tubes
   D. Collection variables
      1. Routine
      2. Failure to obtain specimen
      3. Client/Patient complications
      4. Procedural errors
   E. Labeling
   F. Processing
   G. Transporting
   H. Storage
   I. Safety
   J. Quality assurance
 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date:  6/28/2011

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