Maricopa Community Colleges  HCE120   19966-19982 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 04/22/97
HCE120 19966-19982 LAB 1 Credit(s) 6 Period(s)
Phlebotomy Practicum
Application of phlebotomy techniques in a clinical laboratory setting or health care environment. Prerequisites: HCE109 or (HLP103AA and HLP104AA) or permission of instructor. Prerequisites or Corequisites: HCE111 or permission of instructor.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
HCE120   19966-19982 Phlebotomy Practicum
1. Demonstrate infection control, first aid, and safety in the clinical setting. (I)
2. Demonstrate understanding of the anatomy of the vascular system through specimen collection. (II)
3. Perform proper routine venipuncture and capillary puncture technique. (II)
4. Use collection equipment with various types of additives for specimen collection. (II)
5. Perform proper venipuncture on patients who are difficult to draw. (II)
6. Apply specialized techniques in obtaining newborn specimens. (II)
7. Apply quality assurance procedures in specimen collection. (III)
8. Perform proper specimen handling. (IV)
9. Apply proper procedures in specialized phlebotomy procurement. (V)
10. Practice health care facility's policies. (VI)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
HCE120   19966-19982 Phlebotomy Practicum
    I. Infection Control, First Aid, and Safety
        A. Specimen collection
        B. Equipment
        C. Transporting
        D. Processing
      II. Specimen Collection
          A. Routine
            1. Patient identification
            2. Equipment
            3. Procedure
            4. Paperwork
          B. Special
            1. Patient identification
            2. Equipment
            3. Procedure
            4. Paperwork
        III. Quality Assurance
          IV. Specimen Handling Under Special Conditions
            V. Special Procedures
                A. Coagulation
                B. Blood cultures
                C. Others as required
              VI. Facility's Policies
                  A. Policy manual
                  B. Safety procedures
                  C. Procedure manuals
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