MLS - 478P Patient Care Techniques

Techniques of specimen collection and phlebotomy are discussed and practiced. Students will perform a minimum of 50 venipuncture procedures on in-house patients throughout the various areas of the hospital and in the outpatient clinics. Pediatric and geriatric patients are included, as are general adult population patients. Procedures for specimen processing and ordering are learned. Procedures for specimen collection and handling with an emphasis pre-analytical situations, documentation, transportation requirements and infection control are covered in this course. Students will also learn about basic phlebotomy equipment and techniques involved in specimen collection, including venipuncture and capillary collection procedures on adult and children populations. Prerequisite: Departmental permission. Credit Hours: (variable)