Maricopa Community Colleges  HCE110   19996-20076 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/22/99
HCE110 19996-20076 LAB 0.50 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Practicum: Fundamental Phlebotomy Skills
Application of fundamental phlebotomy techniques in a clinical laboratory setting or health care environment.
Prerequisites: HCE109, or permission of program coordinator.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HCE110   19996-20076 Practicum: Fundamental Phlebotomy Skills
1. Apply knowledge of infection control, first aid, and safety in the clinical setting. (I)
2. Demonstrate basic understanding of the anatomy and physiology of the hand and arm. (II)
3. Apply quality assurance procedures in routine specimen collection. (II, III)
4. Perform proper fundamental venipuncture technique. (II)
5. Use basic collection equipment with various types of additives for specimen collection. (II)
6. Perform proper specimen handling. (IV)
7. Practice health care facility's policies. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
HCE110   19996-20076 Practicum: Fundamental Phlebotomy Skills
    I. Infection Control, First Aid, and Safety in Clinical Laboratory Setting
        A. Specimen collection
        B. Equipment
        C. Transporting
        D. Processing
      II. Routine Specimen Collection
          A. Patient identification
          B. Equipment
          C. Venipuncture procedure
          D. Paperwork
        III. Quality Assurance
            A. Precautions
            B. Potential interfering substances
          IV. Specimen Handling
              A. Routine
              B. Special
            V. Facility's Policies
                A. Policy and procedure manual
                B. Safety procedures
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