HOC175 — Phlebotomy Clinical Practicum
The student will demonstrate skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions which includes: vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children and infants. Emphasis is placed on infection control and prevention, proper patient identification, labeling of specimens, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing and accessioning. The course is designed to allow students to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitude required to function in a professional manner in the health care setting. Laboratory information services, client services and quality assurance may be covered. Students must perform a minimum of 100 successful venipunctures and 8 successful skin punctures. Students will be scheduled for a minimum of 112 up to a maximum of 120 hours of clinical. Students who successfully complete the Phlebotomy Clinical Practicum will be awarded a certificate of completion and be eligible to take a national certification exam. Students must have a high school diploma or a GED to take the NHA Phlebotomy certification test.