MLT 100LB - Phlebotomy for Medical Laboratory Technology Lab

1 Credits, 3 Contact Hours
0 lecture periods 3 lab periods
Practice of basic phlebotomy techniques and procedures. Includes blood collection for patient care, quality assurance standards, medical terminology, anatomy, blood collection procedures, variables, computers and specimen processing, and point of care (POC) testing.

Prerequisite(s): BIO 156IN or BIO 160IN or BIO 201IH or BIO 201IN of BIO 202IN.
Corequisite(s): MLT 100
Information: Students must be admitted to the Medical Laboratory Technician program or obtain consent of instructor before enrolling in this course.

Course Learning Outcomes

Demonstrate good specimen collection technique while employing safety and HIPAA standards that apply to phlebotomy practice.
Identify phlebotomy-related vascular anatomy and cellular components.
Demonstrate appropriate use of equipment and collection tubes for obtaining blood specimens using venipuncture, capillary collection, and point of care instruments (POC).

Effective Term:
Fall 2023