PLAB 1323 - Phlebotomy

3 semester hours
3 hours lecture, 1 hours lab

Skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology.

Co-requisite: PLAB 1160 - Phlebotomy Clinical