MA 127 - Phlebotomy and ECG Technician

During this 15-week course, learners will also review 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 the proper performance of point-of-care testing, micro-collection techniques, CLIA-waived tests, quality assurance, and liability risk management according to established standards.

Students who successfully fulfill the requirements of both MA 127 and MA 129 will be eligible to sit for the NRCPT Phlebotomy Technician and NRC-EKG Technician Certification Exams sponsored by the National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP).

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

1. identify the function of phlebotomy and electrocardiography (ECG) in the healthcare setting;
2. demonstrate competency in Laboratory Safety, Infection Control, Bloodborne Pathogens, OSHA Regulations & HIPAA Compliance;
3. perform venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques on adults, children, and infants;
4. 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;
5. identify workplace safeguards and safety techniques that can be used in responding to accidental blood exposure and/or needle stick injuries;
6. state and adhere to all PHI rules and HIPAA regulations as specified by the extern site;
7. follow departmental policies and procedures to correctly identify the patient and the labeling protocols of all patient specimens;
8. select appropriate evacuated tubes for routine blood collection;
9. list criteria for minimizing collection complications and specimen rejection by the laboratory;
10. select appropriate veins and demonstrate proper collection techniques by venipuncture on adults;
11. recognize the need for specialized collection techniques, the complications and special considerations associated with blood collection and micro-collection;
12. relate the importance of collection criteria, specimen storage, and transport for routine and special tests;
13. demonstrate processes for proper disposal of biohazardous and other regulated waste materials;
14. select appropriate collection systems for dermal punctures for adults, children, and newborns as needed;
15. demonstrate proper micro-collection techniques in the adult;
16. perform common CLIA-waived tests;
17. list the importance of quality control tools as they relate to specimen collection;
18. perform electrocardiography (ECG) demonstrating proper procedure for recording and printing a standard 12-lead electrocardiogram;
19. identify the role of the ECG Technician in assisting with ECG assessment and interpretation;
20. identify quality assurance practices in healthcare;
21. demonstrate empathy, competency, and care when interacting with patients;
22. enter data into a computer following protocols as needed;
23. use effective communication skills; and
24. apply the skills required to project an image of professionalism including appearance, conduct, punctuality, competency, and continuing education as feasible.