Maricopa Community Colleges  HCE111   20016-20055 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/24/01
HCE111 20016-20055 L+L 1 Credit(s) 1.50 Period(s)
Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing: Advanced Techniques
Theory and practice of advanced techniques in phlebotomy and specimen processing including laboratory test codes, equipment, and procedures. Prerequisites: HCE109 or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HCE111   20016-20055 Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing: Advanced Techniques
1. Describe specialized tests performed in phlebotomy. (I)
2. Describe and apply quality assurance as related to specialized phlebotomy and specimen processing techniques. (II)
3. Describe and perform tests for specific procedures used in point of care testing. (III)
4. Define terms/codes related to specialized phlebotomy techniques, laboratory testing, and specimen processing. (IV)
5. Perform proper technique on specialized collection procedures. (V)
6. Identify and describe the anatomy of the arterial system. (VI)
7. Describe the collection and special considerations for therapeutic drug monitoring, drug testing, and blood bank specimens. (VII)
8. Describe and use various specialized methods in specimen handling, referencing, storing, and transporting laboratory specimens. (VIII)
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HCE111   20016-20055 Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing: Advanced Techniques
    I. Specialized Tests
        A. Coagulation
        B. Timed
        C. Blood cultures
        D. Arterial blood gases
      II. Quality Assurance III. Point of Care Tests
          A. Hemoglobin
          B. Blood glucose
          C. Cholesterol
          D. Bleeding time
        IV. Related Laboratory Terms
            A. Abbreviations/codes
            B. Laboratory testing
            C. Processing
          V. Specialized Collection Techniques
              A. Sites
              B. Equipment
            VI. The Arterial System
              VII. Special Considerations
                  A. Therapeutic drug monitoring
                  B. Drug testing
                  C. Blood bank specimens
                VIII. Specimen Handling
                    A. Additives
                    B. Environmental factors
                    C. Referencing
                    D. Storing
                    E. Transporting
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