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

This course introduces blood collecting techniques and processing specimens. Instructors emphasize 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.

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