This course offers an in-depth review of contemporary phlebotomy theory and a structured study plan for certification through the American Medical Technologist (AMT). Students will assess and apply their knowledge of phlebotomy theory in both classroom and online settings to prepare for certification and professional advancement. Successful completion of the course requires a minimum of 15 venipunctures and 5 capillary punctures performed on human subjects.
Prerequisites
HCE 186 with a grade of “C” or higher
1. Define Legal, Ethical, and Professional Considerations
a. Explain principles of liability regarding the practice of phlebotomy.
b. Explain duties in a professional, ethical, and legal manner.
c. Demonstrate professional conduct
d. Explain the proper steps of patient consent.
2. Explain basic terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
a. Apply knowledge of basic terminology, anatomy, and physiology.
3. Demonstrate understanding of safety standards and procedures.
a. Identify and understand regulatory and standards-setting agencies.
b. Employ Universal/Standard Precautions
c. Explain infection control and isolation techniques.
d. Recognize and manage patient problems related to syncope, nausea, vomiting, and convulsions.
e. Recognize and manage patient problems related to nerve injury, accidental arterial punctures, and collecting outside of acceptable areas.
f. Employ safety procedures for environmental and physical facilities.
4. Describe Professional Communication
a. Outline proper use of professional communication skills with staff, patients, and families.
b. Demonstrate Proper telephone technique.
5. Describe time management and assignment organization.
a. Identify physician orders and requisitions.
b. Demonstrate setting priorities for specimen collections.
c. Describe office workflow
6. Demonstrate obtaining Blood Samples.
a. Describe proper patient identification.
b. Demonstrate appropriate containers for specimens and the requirements of each container.
c. Demonstrate the appropriate order of draw.
d. Describe the selection of proper venipuncture, capillary puncture, and heel puncture procedures.
e. Describe and perform the proper performance of venipuncture, capillary puncture, and heel puncture procedures.
f. Demonstrate proper handling and labeling of specimens.
7. Demonstrate specimen Collection and Processing.
a. Demonstrate proper handling of non-blood specimens.
b. Describe the process of shipping specimens.
c. Describe how to instruct the patient on the collection of non-blood specimens.
d. Explain point-of-care testing
e. Explain quality assurance standards.
8. Prepare for the American Medical Technologist (AMT) Certification Examination.