ALHL 101 - Phlebotomy & Lab

Institution:

BridgeValley Community and Technical College

Subject:

Allied Health

Description:

A combination of lecture, lab and hands-on practical experience, this course is aimed at developing skills needed to work in an entry level position in medical facilities as a phlebotomist (blood drawing). Coursework includes selecting and preparing the skin puncture site, collecting specimens, adhering to proper health and safety guidelines, patient/technician relationship, and clerical duties associated with proper record keeping of laboratoty tests. Under supervision, students master daily tasks in venipuncture, capillary sticks, and other phlebotomy procedures. Practice will be on approved simulators. Laboratory component requires completion of at least 100 successful and 25 successful capillary sticks on humans under supervision of a certifed phlebotomist at an approved facility totaling at least 120 clock hours of clinical training. Includes information on the ASCP and NCA Register Phlebotomy Technician examination and required CEU's to maintain certification.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.bridgemont.edu

Phone Number:

(304) 734-6601

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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