Maricopa Community Colleges  HCE111   19976-20015 
Official Course Description:   MCCCD Approval:  03/25/97
HCE111      19976-20015 L+L 0.50 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   19976-20015 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 apply Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) guidelines and laboratory safety in phlebotomy and specimen processing. (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 and use various specialized methods in specimen handling, referencing, storing, and transporting laboratory specimens. (VII)
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HCE111   19976-20015 Phlebotomy and Specimen Processing: Advanced Techniques
    I. Specialized Tests
        A. Coagulation
        B. Timed
        C. Blood cultures
        D. Arterial blood gases
        E. Point-of-care
      II. Quality Assurance
        III. OSHA Guidelines/Safety
            A. Collection
            B. Processing
            C. Disposal
            D. Self-protection
          IV. Related Laboratory Terms
              A. Abbreviations/codes
              B. Laboratory testing
              C. Processing
            V. Collection Techniques
                A. Sites
                B. Equipment
              VI. The Arterial System
                VII. Specimen Handling
                    A. Additives
                    B. Environmental factors
                    C. Referencing
                    D. Storing
                    E. Transporting
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