Jul 06, 2025  
2015-2016 Academic Catalog 
    
2015-2016 Academic Catalog [Archived Catalog]

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PLAB 1223 - Phlebotomy


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.

Hours (2 sem hrs; 2 lec, 1 lab)



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