PLBT100L — Essentials of Phlebotomy
This course focuses on the fundamentals of Phlebotomy and the technical skills of a Phlebotomist. Course content includes the history of phlebotomy, basic anatomy and physiology, infection control, specimen collection, various venipuncture techniques, dermal punctures, venipuncture complications, point-of-care testing, legal issues, and special non-blood specimen collection techniques. Successful completion of this course does not meet the industry requirements for employment as a phlebotomist (additional courses are required to meet employment eligibility). Prerequisite(s): BIOL 100 - The Human Body and BIOL 100L - The Human Body Lab OR BIOL 120 - ^Human Anatomy & Physiology I , BIOL 121 - ^Human Anatomy & Phys I Lab , BIOL 122 - ^Human Anatomy & Physiology II and BIOL 123 - ^Human Anatomy & Phys II Lab
Prerequisites: BIOL100, BIOL100L, BIOL120, BIOL121, BIOL122, BIOL123