HLTSC 159 - Phlebotomy II
Credit Hours: 4
Billable Contact Hours: 9
Prerequisites: HLTSC 158 with a “C” or better
Session Cycle: WSU
The purpose of this course is to apply phlebotomy techniques and procedures in a clinical setting to obtain “hands-on” experience, gain confidence, and improve phlebotomy skill level. Students will work 120 hours in a CLIA- regulated accredited laboratory, and complete 100 successful, unaided blood collections. Additionally, in the theory portion of this course, instruction includes: quality assurance and quality control methods; requisitioning, transport, and processing procedures; legal, ethical, and professional conduct; procedures in collecting non-blood specimens; and procedures for arterial punctures. There is a computer component on Brightspace for this class.
Notes:
Health Sciences Division
Theory Hours: 21
Off Campus Clinical Hours: 120
Learning Outcomes:
1. Demonstrate specimen requisitioning, transport, and processing procedures while maintaining specimen integrity.
Applies To Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate Program Outcome D
2. Describe quality assurance as it relates to specimen collection.
Applies To Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate Program Outcome A & E
3. Explain the legal terms and ramifications of improper phlebotomy procedures that may lead to patient injury and phlebotomy-related lawsuits.
Applies To Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate Program Outcome A
4. Explain the phlebotomy procedures for collecting arterial blood specimens.
Applies To Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate Program Outcome C & D
5. Demonstrate the best practices of phlebotomy in a clinical setting according to nationally recognized standards.
Applies To Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate Program Outcome A, B, C, D, & E
6. Apply effective communications skills and safety and ethical standards in the care of diverse patient populations in a clinical setting.
Applies To Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate Program Outcome A
7. Demonstrates critical thinking and problem-solving skills while interacting with patients and performing phlebotomy skills in a clinical setting.
Applies To Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate Program Outcome B & E
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