Phlebotomy students will have the opportunity to study and take part in the functioning of an inpatient/outpatient laboratory setting. Skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions will be stressed throughout this clinical experience. Emphasis on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessing, and ethics are incorporated into 54-hour clinical experience. Upon completion of this course, students are eligible to sit for the National Certification Exam.
Prerequisites
AH 208 Venipuncture/Phlebotomy.
Semester
Spring