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MA 127 - Phlebotomy


Credit Hours: 2

This course introduces students to the role of the phlebotomist. In addition to using simulation arms to practice basic venipuncture and the phlebotomy specimen collection process, students will also learn the fundamentals of safety and preparedness, proper disposal of biohazard material and medical sharps waste, general fire safety, emergency eyewash and safety shower procedures, as well as proper performance of point of care testing, micro-collection techniques, CLIA-waived tests, quality assurance and liability risk management. 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).

Students must be concurrently registered for MA 127 and MA 129.

 

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

  • Identify the function of phlebotomy in the healthcare setting
  • Demonstrate venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques on adults, children, and infants
  • 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 and micro-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
  • Identify the components of a quality assurance program
  • List the importance of quality control tools as they relate to specimen collection
  • Demonstrate empathy, competency and care when interacting with patients
  • 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: 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.
Corequisites: MA 129
Concurrent Registration: MA 129
F/S (N)

Phlebotomy students are also required to complete a Health Science Division Student Health Report Form prior to the first day of class; this is in addition to the medical form needed to be admitted to the college and is required by the host facility before rotation schedules can be requested and considered.

Students complete training in HIPAA and OSHA compliance, Laboratory Safety, Blood Borne Pathogens and Infection Control as part of their coursework prior to off-campus participation.

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).