Phlebotomy (PHB)

Prepares the student as an integral member of the health-care team to collect blood from patients/donors in hospitals, blood banks or clinics for analysis or other medical purposes. Includes standard precautions, record keeping, and therapeutic communication skills. Lecture: 6 credits (90 contact hours).

Covers fundamental techniques in proper venipuncture and capillary collection. Includes a study of medical ethics, laboratory terminology, anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, communication and record keeping, specimen processing, laboratory safety, isolation procedures, and special collection. Lecture: 0.5 credits (7.5 contact hours). Laboratory: 0.5 credits (22.5 contact hours).

Introduces the student to clinical practice in the phlebotomy department of the laboratory. Develops performance skills in routine venipuncture and capillary collection procedures. Utilizes external institutions to ensure adequate clinical education and training. Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).

Utilizes external institutions for clinical experience for students gain proficiency and knowledge in the performance of routine venipuncture and dermal collections. Provides the experience needed to handle routine venipuncture complications and the skills necessary to adequately perform the duties of a phlebotomist. Practicum: 2 credits (120 contact hours).

Teaches proper techniques in venipuncture and capillary collection. Includes a study of medical ethics, laboratory terminology, anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, communication and record keeping, specimen processing, laboratory safety, isolation procedures, special collection procedures, specimen processing for the various laboratory departments, venipuncture complications, and quality assurance. Lecture: 2 credits (30 contact hours). Laboratory: 1 credit (30 contact hours).