MED 100 - Phlebotomy Essentials

Institution:

South Puget Sound Community College

Subject:

Description:

Theory and practice of skills used in health care settings to collect blood via capillary puncture and venipuncture, document and transport blood specimens. Includes basic anatomy and physiology, infection control, complications in blood collection, quality control, legal and regulatory issues. Prevention, transmission and treatment of AIDS. Under supervision, practice on anatomical models and evolve to lab patients. Prerequisite: Current CPR card, and certified as a health Care Assistant in Washington State, or certified as a Nursing Assistant in Washington State or recent documented healthcare experience. Proof of first Hepatitis Bimmunization must be submitted by the 1st class meeting.

Credits:

5.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.spscc.ctc.edu

Phone Number:

(360) 596-5241

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Quarter

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