MA129 — Clinical Rotations for Phlebotomy
MA 129 - Clinical Rotations for Phlebotomy MA 129 - Clinical Rotations for Phlebotomy This course allows students to obtain direct patient care experience collecting clinical samples from actual patients under the supervision of a host-site preceptor during individually assigned off-campus clinical rotations using skills and techniques learned in the concurrently required on-campus lecture/laboratory course using the most current industry-standard venipuncture collection equipment at an assigned SUNY Erie affiliated clinical site with an emphasis on actual performance of procedures. Students are required to participate in at least forty-five hours of off-campus, college sponsored clinical rotations in phlebotomy. Prior to beginning clinical rotations, students must complete compliance training sessions in Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards regarding Bloodborne Pathogens , Infection Control and Laboratory Safety procedures, as well as the standards to safeguard protected health information (PHI) as required by the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) , and submit required Health Science Division Student Health Report Forms providing evidence that they have completed all necessary health screenings, received all mandatory immunizations, and are able to meet the essential physical functions and technical standards of the course without posing any public health threat. Students must exhibit professional and ethical behavior in al
Prerequisites: BI147, BI148