Phlebotomy   [Archived Catalog]
St. Philip's College Schedule/Catalog 2014-2015
   

PLAB 1223 - Phlebotomy


Integrated Reading & Writing Basic Skills Prerequisite: INRW 0420 

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.

Semester Hours: (2-1-3)

CIP: 51.1009



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