HLSC 1060 - Principles of Phlebotomy

Institution:

Northwest College

Subject:

Health Sciences

Description:

Students learn the practice of phlebotomy and are provided with the knowledge and necessary skills to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and precautions. Emphasis will be placed on infection prevention, universal precautions, proper patient identification, specimen acquisition, handling, and processing. Quality assurance, professional conduct, and federal regulatory issues will be covered as well. Students will rotate through a hospital laboratory for operational and clinical experience to prepare them to perform, prepare, and process specimens. (3 hrs lec, 2 hrs lab)

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.northwestcollege.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 754-6000

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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