Lectures: Phlebotomy and Other Topics (TMT)

Lab Rotations: Phlebotomy (2 weeks) and Histology (1 week)

This course is designed to provide the student with:

• An overview of phlebotomy, including proper blood collection technique resulting in the collection of a quality blood specimen with minimal patient discomfort.
• Basic knowledge in areas of management principles, financial management, human resource management, communication skills, educational principles, current issues in the profession, team leadership and group networking, research design, and continuing education.
• An understanding of computer concepts, the laboratory information system (LIS), and the hospital information system (HIS).
• An introduction to the clinical laboratory, laboratory safety principles, general laboratory practice, and application of laboratory data.
• An overview of POC testing and perform bedside testing.
• An active understanding of the importance of IPE and their role as MLS in collaborative practice in healthcare.
• Phlebotomy techniques/skills to safely collect blood specimens from patients, process specimens, and transport specimens under the correct conditions.
• Perform basic histology processing skills.