MLT 100B - Phlebotomy Practicum Spring I

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Kapiolani Community College

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40 clinical hours Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MLT program; credit or concurrent enrollment in MLT 100. MLT 100B is the clinical application of the skills and knowledge learned in MLT 100. Forty hours will be spent in an affiliated clinical laboratory collecting and processing specimens for the laboratory. Upon successful completion of MLT 100B, the student should be able to: Effectively select and utilize vacutainers, syringes and butterflies to obtain venous blood samples. Perform a minimum of 50 successful, unaided venipunctures after choosing the appropriate supplies for each sample. Perform a minimum of 5 successful, unaided fingersticks after choosing the appropriate supplies for each sample. Explain and follow the basic rules and regulations essential for safe and accurate phlebotomy. Process specimens accurately, according to the procedures set in the specific clinical laboratory. Exhibit appropriate interpersonal skills with patients, coworkers and other health care personnel in person and on the telephone. Explain the policies and use the procedures in the clinical laboratory to assure quality in the obtaining of blood specimens. Exhibit a professional demeanor while performing phlebotomist duties.

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1.00

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Lecture

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Institution Website:

kapiolani.hawaii.edu/page/home

Phone Number:

(808) 734-9000

Regional Accreditation:

Western Association of Schools and Colleges

Calendar System:

Semester

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