AH 104 - Phlebotomy

3 Credit(s)

Prerequisite(s):

AH 103 and current AHA CPR/BLS certification.

Course Description: Introduces students to the concept of phlebotomy, including, but not limited to venipuncture procedures, specimen processing, and safety and compliance considerations. Additionally, the course prepares students to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Certification Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam. Successful completion of this course and program, along with 30 unaided, successful venipunctures and 10 capillary collections on live individuals, will make students eligible to sit for the NHA CPT credential. This credential allows students to work as a nationally certified phlebotomist for 2 years, before certification renewal is required.

Course Learning Outcomes:

CLO#1: Apply quality assurance and quality control to promote safety and patient confidentiality/HIPAA.
CLO#2: Describe the human circulatory system using correct terminology.
CLO#3: Perform specimen collection with correct volume, tube type, and additives. (ILO: Quantitative Literacy and Reasoning)
CLO#4: Demonstrate effective verbal and nonverbal communication in the lab setting.

Typical Course Content:
Phlebotomy Practice and Quality Assessment

Communication, Computerization and Documentation

Professional Ethics, Legal and Regulatory Infection Control

Safety and First Aid

Medical Terminology, Anatomy, and Physiology of Organ Systems

Specimen Collection

Specimen Handling, Transportation and Processing and Quality Assurance

Typical Required and Recommended Equipment and Materials: None

ACTI Code and Course Type
210 Career / Tech Preparatory

Length of Course:
A required state minimum of (60) and a standard RCC delivery of (66) lecture/lab hours for term, not to exceed (72) hours per term