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I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Phlebotomy
2. Course Prefix & Number:
MEDA 1132
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Internship Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course will cover the collection of patient blood specimens and processing for testing. Various methods of collection will be taught and practiced. Students will be expected to participate both as a phlebotomist and as a patient. Difficult draws, adverse reactions and pediatric patients will also be discussed and simulated. The specimens collected will be handled and processed according to laboratory standards for accurate testing.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
MEDA 1132 - Phlebotomy
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
MEDA 1132 - Phlebotomy
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
Ridgewater Technical College, Willmar
|
MEDA 1900 Phlebotomy Practicum
|
3
|
Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount
|
MDAS 1140 Phlebotomy
|
1
|
III. Course Purpose
Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
Medical Assistant Program
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Assess alternative solutions to a problem |
Decide what steps to take if they are unsuccessful in getting blood return on the first attempt of venipuncture. |
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Verbalize and perform the required steps for venipuncture in proper order. |
Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Assess and evaluate at least six different peers for correct venipuncture technique. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC Goal Area
|
Perform venipuncture procedures according to safety guidelines and federal regulations.
|
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Process specimens correctly for testing.
|
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Complete proper documentation in laboratory logs.
|
|
Apply principles of aseptic techniques and infection control.
|
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V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
I. Introduction to Phlebotomy
A. History of Phlebotomy
B. Roles and Responsibilities of Phlebotomist
C. Regulatory Agencies
D. Safety and Infection Control
E. HIPAA, Ethics, and Law
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II. Blood Circulation, Function, and Composition
A. Circulation and the Vascular System B. Blood Vessels C. Blood and Blood Components D. Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation E. ABO and Rh Blood Types
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III. Equipment for Specimen Collection A. Laboratory Requisitions B. Specimen Collection Equipment C. Dermal Puncture
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IV. Performing Venipuncture and Dermal Puncture A. Preparing for Venipuncture B. Performing the Venipuncture C. After the Venipuncture D. Using a Butterfly Needle Set E. Performing a Dermal Puncture
V. Specimen Handling and Processing
A. Special Specimen Handling Procedures
B. Unopette Procedure
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VI. Special Phlebotomy Procedures
A. Timed Specimens B. Glucose Testing C. Bleeding Time and Platelet Function D. Therapeutic Collection and Blood Donation E. Blood Alcohol, Toxicology and Forensic Specimens F. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring G. Alternative Collection Sites
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2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
The laboratory sessions will involve practice of phlebotomy procedures, both dermal punctures and venipunctures. The venipunctures will be practiced initially six times on dummy arms before students are tested out. Following successful testing, they will practice six times on each other, and then be tested to demonstrate proficiency.
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I. Performing Dermal Punctures with Lancets
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II. Performing Venipunctures with Evacuated Tube Holders and Needles
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III. Performing Venipunctures with Butterfly Needles
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IV. Performing Venipunctures with Syringes and Needles
|
I. General Information
1. Course Title:
Phlebotomy
2. Course Prefix & Number:
MEDA 1132
3. Course Credits and Contact Hours:
Credits: 2
Lecture Hours: 1
Lab Hours: 2
Internship Hours: 0
4. Course Description:
This course will cover the collection of patient blood specimens and processing for testing. Various methods of collection will be taught and practiced. Students will be expected to participate both as a phlebotomist and as a patient. Difficult draws, adverse reactions and pediatric patients will also be discussed and simulated. The specimens collected will be handled and processed according to laboratory standards for accurate testing.
5. Placement Tests Required:
6. Prerequisite Courses:
MEDA 1132 - Phlebotomy
There are no prerequisites for this course.
9. Co-requisite Courses:
MEDA 1132 - Phlebotomy
There are no corequisites for this course.
II. Transfer and Articulation
1. Course Equivalency - similar course from other regional institutions:
Name of Institution
|
Course Number and Title
|
Credits
|
Ridgewater Technical College, Willmar
|
MEDA 1900 Phlebotomy Practicum
|
3
|
Dakota County Technical College, Rosemount
|
MDAS 1140 Phlebotomy
|
1
|
III. Course Purpose
1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):
Name of Program(s)
|
Program Type
|
Medical Assistant Program
|
Diploma
|
IV. Learning Outcomes
1. College-Wide Outcomes
College-Wide Outcomes/Competencies |
Students will be able to: |
Analyze and follow a sequence of operations |
Verbalize and perform the required steps for venipuncture in proper order. |
Work as a team member to achieve shared goals |
Assess and evaluate at least six different peers for correct venipuncture technique. |
2. Course Specific Outcomes - Students will be able to achieve the following measurable goals upon completion of
the course:
Expected Outcome
|
MnTC Goal Area
|
Perform venipuncture procedures according to safety guidelines and federal regulations.
|
|
Process specimens correctly for testing.
|
|
Complete proper documentation in laboratory logs.
|
|
Apply principles of aseptic techniques and infection control.
|
|
V. Topical Outline
Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.
1. Lecture Sessions
I. Introduction to Phlebotomy
A. History of Phlebotomy
B. Roles and Responsibilities of Phlebotomist
C. Regulatory Agencies
D. Safety and Infection Control
E. HIPAA, Ethics, and Law
|
II. Blood Circulation, Function, and Composition
A. Circulation and the Vascular System B. Blood Vessels C. Blood and Blood Components D. Hemostasis and Blood Coagulation E. ABO and Rh Blood Types
|
III. Equipment for Specimen Collection A. Laboratory Requisitions B. Specimen Collection Equipment C. Dermal Puncture
|
IV. Performing Venipuncture and Dermal Puncture A. Preparing for Venipuncture B. Performing the Venipuncture C. After the Venipuncture D. Using a Butterfly Needle Set E. Performing a Dermal Puncture
V. Specimen Handling and Processing
A. Special Specimen Handling Procedures
B. Unopette Procedure
|
VI. Special Phlebotomy Procedures
A. Timed Specimens B. Glucose Testing C. Bleeding Time and Platelet Function D. Therapeutic Collection and Blood Donation E. Blood Alcohol, Toxicology and Forensic Specimens F. Therapeutic Drug Monitoring G. Alternative Collection Sites
|
2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions
The laboratory sessions will involve practice of phlebotomy procedures, both dermal punctures and venipunctures. The venipunctures will be practiced initially six times on dummy arms before students are tested out. Following successful testing, they will practice six times on each other, and then be tested to demonstrate proficiency.
|
I. Performing Dermal Punctures with Lancets
|
II. Performing Venipunctures with Evacuated Tube Holders and Needles
|
III. Performing Venipunctures with Butterfly Needles
|
IV. Performing Venipunctures with Syringes and Needles
|