MA128 — Phlebotomy Technician
MA 128 - Phlebotomy Technician MA 128 - Phlebotomy Technician This combination lecture/laboratory course is aligned with the CAAHEP, NAACLS and NHA accreditation standards for phlebotomy and introduces students to the role of the phlebotomist as a member of the healthcare team in a simulated clinical environment while providing a credentialing pathway that prepares learners with background in anatomy and physiology for certification as a phlebotomy technician. Students use simulation arms to practice basic venipuncture skills and learn the phlebotomy specimen collection process and phlebotomy theory and techniques, the fundamentals of laboratory safety, proper disposal of biohazardous materials such as sharps and regulated medical waste, and discuss established regulations and standards, quality assurance and liability risk management as they apply to the practice of phlebotomy. Learners complete mandatory compliance training in O ccupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards regarding Bloodborne Pathogens, Infection Control and Laboratory Safety procedures, including selection of appropriate barrier/personal protective equipment (PPE), and review guidelines for general fire safety, emergency eyewash and safety shower procedures, proper performance of point of care testing, micro-collection techniques and CLIA-waived tests. Students will also participate in mock certification exams containing variations of questions commonly asked on national exams in preparat
Prerequisites: BI147, BI148