PHLT 1030 Introduction to Venipuncture (2-2-3)

This course provides an introduction to blood collecting techniques and processing specimens. Instructors place emphasis on the knowledge and skills needed to collect all types of blood samples from hospitalized patients. Topics include venipuncture procedures, safety, and quality assurance; isolation techniques, venipuncture problems, and definitions; lab test profiles and patient care areas; other specimen collections and specimen processing; test combinations, skin punctures, and POCT; professional ethics and malpractice; and certification and licensure. Students must pay a $30 supply fee when registering for this course.

Offered Fall and Spring

Prerequisite

Program admission, ALHS 1011 with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1040 with a grade of C or higher, ALHS 1090 with a grade of C or higher, COMP 1000 with a grade of C or higher, ENGL 1010 with a grade of C or higher