AHSC 1303 - Phlebotomy

Description
A phlebotomist is an important member of health care. Phlebotomists are responsible for collecting blood specimens from patients. With proper training, phlebotomists then send these specimens to a clinical laboratory for analysis. The information obtained by the lab after receiving these samples provides physicians with vital information used in making diagnoses, following progress, and treating patients.

The phlebotomist can then further their education as a medical laboratory technician and other field in the allied health and medical fields.

Pre-Requisite
N/A

3 credit hours Credit Hour(s)

Contact Hours
37.5 Lecture Hours 15 Lab Hours

3 Load Hours Faculty Load Hour(s)

Semesters Offered
Fall, Spring & Summer

ACTS Equivalent
N/A

Grade Mode
A-F

Learning Outcomes
Students completing this course will be able to:

• Give an overview of the healthcare field
• Identify and properly use Personal Protective Equipment
• Describe infection control
• Discuss the responsibilities of the phlebotomist in the healthcare setting
• Explain Professionalism
• Describe legal and ethical issues in the healthcare setting
• Recognize risks associated with blood draw
• Communicate effectively
• Describe the basic organization and function of the human body
• Describe the circulatory system in detail
• Explain the steps in preparation for specimen collection
• Describe the order of blood collection and the equipment needed
• Appropriately collect blood samples

General Education Outcomes Supported
• Students Develop Higher Order Thinking skills.
• Students Develop Effective Oral Communication Skills
• Students Will Demonstrate Technological Fluency.

Standard Practices
Topics list
• Healthcare setting and the Role of the Phlebotomy Technician
• Legal and Ethical Issues
• Communication and Patient Diversity
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Safety Measures for Care Team Members and Patients
• Overview of the Human Body
• The Circulatory System in Depth
• Preparing for Specimen Collection
• Collecting Blood Specimens by Venipuncture
• Collecting Blood specimens by Capillary (Dermal) Puncture
• Nonblood Specimens

Learning activities
• This course will include the following methods/approaches to teaching/learning:
o Canvas Discussion
o Live Lecture
o Audio-Video & Supplemental readings
o Web-enhanced activities
o Lab Activities (Active learning)