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Phlebotomy Program Review
Course: PLB250

First Term: 2015 Fall
 Lecture   3 Credit(s)   3 Period(s)   3 Load  
Subject Type: Occupational
Load Formula: S- Standard


Description: Provides review of phlebotomy theory fundamental knowledge, and advanced concepts required for phlebotomy national certification examinations. Topics include anatomy and physiology, specimen collection, specimen processing and handling, non-blood specimens, and laboratory operations related to phlebotomy.



MCCCD Official Course Competencies
1. Identify and summarize composition of blood, human anatomy, the circulatory and body systems. (I)
2. Define and report the procedures used to identify patients, select site, conduct venipuncture, and transport and process specimens. (I-V)
3. Review and summarize collection, handling, and processing of non-blood specimens. (III, IV)
4. Use standard and special precautions to identify and describe infection control processes. (III)
5. Identify and explain required and recommended quality control and quality assurance measures for blood collection and specimen processing. (III-V)
6. Summarize and interpret issues with liability, legal considerations, professional ethics in the workplace, and standard of care. (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. Anatomy and Physiology
   A. Human blood composition
   B. Systems
      1. Body
      2. Circulatory
   C. Others
II. Patient Identification
   A. Contact
   B. Identification
   C. Preparation
   D. Evaluation
   E. Care
   F. Others
III. Blood Collection
   A. Venipuncture procedures
   B. Scope of practice
   C. Specimen transport
      1. Handling
      2. Processing
      3. Other
   D. Quality
      1. Control
      2. Assurance
      3. Improvement
   E. Precautions
      1. Standard
      2. Universal
      3. Infection control
IV. Non-Blood Specimens
   A. Processing
   B. Procedures
   C. Collecting
   D. Others
V. Professional Ethics
   A. Standard of Care
   B. Legal considerations
   C. Liability
      1. Criminal
      2. Civil
   D. Patient confidentiality
   E. Others


 
MCCCD Governing Board Approval Date: May 26, 2015

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