PLAB 1223 - Phlebotomy

Institution:

The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley Brownsville Campus

Subject:

MEDICAL LAB TECHNOLOGY

Description:

Skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and universal precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skiing puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children and infants. Emphasis on infection prevention, proper patient identification, labeling of specimen and quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, and accession in. Topics include professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology. Lec 5, Cr 2.

Credits:

2.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

WWW.UTB.EDU

Phone Number:

(956) 882-8200

Regional Accreditation:

Southern Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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