UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT BROWNSVILLE
TEXAS SOUTHMOST COLLEGE
PLAB 1223
PHLEBOTOMY
 
PREREQUISITES:
None: Must be enrolled in MLAB 1201  Introduction to Clinical Laboratory Science

TEXT:
PHLEBOTOMY HANDBOOK: BLOOD COLLECTION ESSENTIALS,  7TH EDITION
by: Diana Garza and Kathleen Becan-Mcbride
ISBN 0-13-092887-9

COURSE DESCRIPTION:
Skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and universal precautions.

LEARNING OUTCOMES:
The student will demonstrate knowledge of infection control and safety;  demonstrate understanding of quality assurance and the importance of specimen collection in the overall patient care system;  and demonstrate knowledge of collection equipment, various types of additives used, special precautions necessary, and substances that can interfere in clinical analysis of blood constituents.  The student will demonstrate proper techniques to perform venipunctures and capillary punctures on adults, children and infants; and demonstrate the knowledge of requisitioning, specimen transport and specimen processing.

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