MA 129 - Clinical Rotation Phlebotomy

Credit Hours: 2

This off-campus course requires students to complete forty-five (45) hours of phlebotomy rotations obtaining practical experience in the collection of clinical samples using the most current industry-standard venipuncture collection equipment at an assigned SUNY Erie affiliated clinical site. Students must exhibit professional and ethical behavior in their interaction with patients and other allied healthcare professionals while being supervised and instructed by clinical preceptors at each site. Emphasis is placed on actual performance of procedures using techniques and skills learned during the on-campus component of this course (MA 127). Students who successfully fulfill the requirements of both MA 127 and MA 129 will be eligible to sit for the Phlebotomy Technician certification exam sponsored by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).

This course requires you to participate in college sponsored off-site activities. According to SUNY policy #3200 (Admissions of Persons with Prior Felony Convictions), SUNY Erie must inquire if a student has a prior felony conviction before the student can participate in any college sponsored off-site activity. You can complete the screening at http://tinyurl.com/ErieBoxedOut or by using the QR code to the left. Failure to complete this screening will affect your participation in this class and may affect your grade.

Course Outcomes
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Identify the function of phlebotomy in the healthcare Setting
Demonstrate fundamental knowledge of basic medical terminology and body systems
State and adhere to all safety protocols and guidelines to include universal precautions and infection control and other guidelines that may be provided both on campus as well as at the extern site
State and adhere to all PHI rules and HIPAA regulations as specified by the extern site
Follow departmental policies and procedures to correctly identify the patient and the labeling protocols of all patient specimens.
Select appropriate evacuated tubes for routine blood collection
List criteria for minimizing collection complications and specimen rejection by the laboratory
Select appropriate veins and demonstrate proper collection techniques by venipuncture on adults
Recognize the need for specialized collection techniques, the complications and special considerations associated with blood collection.
Relate the importance of collection criteria, specimen storage and transport for routine and special tests
Select appropriate collection systems for dermal punctures for adults, children and newborns as needed
Demonstrate proper micro-collection techniques in the adult
Perform common CLIA waived tests
List the importance of quality control tools
Demonstrate concern, competency and care when interacting with patients
Identify the components of a quality assurance program
Enter data into a computer following protocols as needed
Use effective communication skills
Apply the skills required to project an image of professionalism to include appearance, conduct, punctuality, competency and continuing education as feasible.
Pass the National Association of Health Professional (NAHP) phlebotomy technician certification exam.

Prerequisites: Prerequisites: BI 147 and BI 148, or BI 150 and BI 151, or completion of an equivalent of one of these lecture/lab combinations with the permission of the instructor.
Concurrent Registration: MA 127
F/S (N)

Students who successfully fulfill the requirements of both MA 127 and MA 129 will be eligible to sit for the Phlebotomy Technician certification exam sponsored by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).

Completion of the Health Science Division Student Health Report Form, including updated annual PPD and influenza vaccine records is required