MEDA 141 - Phlebotomy Techniques

Institution:

College of Marin

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Description:

(3.0 Units) (No prerequisite. Corequisite: Medical Assisting 141L. Advisory: Medical Assisting 136. Other limitations on enrollment: High School graduation or GED or equivalent. Five lecture hours weekly for ten weeks.) This course is designed to provide students with specific knowledge of the role of the phlebotomist, blood collection procedures, the proper use of equipment, and techniques necessary to perform capillary (skin) punctures and venipunctures. Basic anatomy and physiology, safety, legal, and ethical issues are discussed in detail. Students are eligible for State and National certification as phlebotomists upon successful completion of Meda 141 and Meda 141L. (CSU)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.marin.edu

Phone Number:

(415) 457-8811

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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