HSCI1010 — Phlebotomy Technician
HSCI 1010 - Phlebotomy Technician HSCI 1010 - Phlebotomy Technician Hours/Week: Lecture 3 Lab 2 Course Description: This course provides the student with the comprehensive skills pertinent to the role of the phlebotomist in the laboratory setting. There are both lecture and laboratory components to this class. Students will be instructed on performing a variety of blood collection methods competently and safely. These methods include venipuncture, utilizing the vacuum tube collection system, syringe and butterfly needle, and capillary skin puncture. Emphasis is placed on safety, infection control, and quality control. Other topics that will be discussed in class include the circulatory system, other body systems, blood components and their functions. Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be eligible to complete the national certification exam for phlebotomy technicians through NHA (National Healthcareer Association). MnTC Goals None MN Human Services Study with no restrictions. Students must provide proof of immunization for Rubella, Mumps, Rubeola, DT or DtaP, TB screening and the Hepatitis B series. Major Content Arterial, intravenous and special collection procedures Basic anatomy and physiology of organ systems Blood collection equipment Circulatory system Complications in blood collections Forensic toxicology Infection control Legal and regulatory issues Order of draw of tubes Pediatric procedures Phlebotomy practice and health care settings Quality
Prerequisites: ENGL0950, RDNG0950, RDNG0940, ESOL0051, ESOL0052, ESOL1033, ESOL0041, ESOL0042, ESOL0043