PHL 103 - Introduction to Venipuncture

Institution:

Southern Crescent Technical College

Subject:

Description:

(Prerequisite: AHS 101; Corequisite: AHS 109) Provides an introduction to blood collecting techniques and pro cessing specimens. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills needed to collect all types of blood samples from hospitalized patients. Topics include: venipuncture proce dure and safety; isolation techniques, venipuncture prob lems, and definitions; lab test profiles, other specimen collections, and patient care areas; test combinations and skin punctures; specimen processing and CPR; profes sional ethics and malpractice; and certification and licen sure.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Multiple

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Institution Website:

www.sctech.edu

Phone Number:

(770) 228-7348

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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