PHB 103 — Phlebotomy for Health Care Providers
Presents students with an overview of basic concepts of infection control and safety in the workplace, anatomy, and physiology appropriate to the practice of phlebotomy, blood collection equipment and blood collection procedures, including venipuncture, skin puncture and specimen processing. Focuses on laboratory development of hands-on skills designed for health care provider students that are not seeking phlebotomy certification or clinical placement. This course is not used in the phlebotomy program accreditation. Prerequisites: Coordinator approval needed to register for this course. Student must be 18 years of age and have a minimum of 1 year of health care field experience and/or be registered in a health career program.