MA 115 - Phlebotomy

Credits: 3
Lecture Contact Hours: 2
Lab Contact Hours: 1
Description: This course teaches basic technical skills necessary for a phlebotomist to draw blood in various healthcare settings such as hospital labs, doctor’s offices, and clinics. Proper procedures are stressed for the safe collection and handling of clinical specimens obtained by venipuncture and capillary puncture from adults, children, and infants. This course also defines the role of the phlebotomist in the healthcare setting. Students will perform live draws on each other in this course.

Prerequisites: BIOL 105 or consent of department.
Corequisites: None.
Recommended: None.

Course Category: Occupational
This Course is Typically Offered: Winter, Spring, Fall
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Course Competencies

Apply professional behavior in personal and patient interactions.
Participate in blood-borne pathogen training.
Demonstrate the proper disposal of bio-hazardous material for sharps and regulated waste.
Classify the types of patient specimens that are analyzed in the clinical laboratory.
Demonstrate the concepts of effective communication when speaking with patients.
Assess the criteria for the suitability of each specimen.
Select appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment (PPE)
Summarize the order of draw and the additives contained in each tube.
Comply with safety practices.
Perform venipuncture.
Perform capillary puncture.
Assist the patient in understanding the accuracy of the test results.
Complete an incident report.
Apply the Patient’s Bill of Rights.
Recognize the implications of not complying with the Centers for Disease Control regulations.

Note: Educational Competencies, mandated for Medical Assistants by the accrediting body MAERB, will be supplied in class.