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:

There are no prerequisites for this course.

9. Co-requisite Courses:

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

2. Transfer - regional institutions with which this course has a written articulation agreement:

III. Course Purpose

1. Program-Applicable Courses – This course is required for the following program(s):

Medical Assistant, 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.
Determine appropriate personal protective equipment.
Discuss the application of Standard Precautions with regard to all body fluids, secretions and excretions, blood, non-intact skin and mucous membranes.

V. Topical Outline

Listed below are major areas of content typically covered in this course.

1. Lecture Sessions

1. The Delivery of Healthcare
• History of Phlebotomy
• Healthcare Facililties
• The Medical Laboratory
• Regulatory Agencies
• Qualities of a Phlebotomist
• Infection Control
• Patient and Personal Safety
2. The Cardiovascular System
• The Heart and Circulation
• Blood Vessels
• Blood and Blood Components

 3. Patient and Specimen Requirements

• Laboratory Requisitions
• Professional Communication and Healthcare Ethics
• Healthcare Ethics and Law
• Patient Identification
• Specimen Identification
• Specimen Requirements and Phlebotomist's Role

   4. Blood Collection Equipment

• Common Blood Collection Equipment
• Equipment Unique to Venipuncture
• Equipment Unique to Microcollection
• Additives and Color Coding
• Order of Draw
• Avoiding Interfering Substances

5.   Routine Blood Collection

• The Venipuncture
• Difficult Blood Draws
• The Dermal/Capillary Puncture
• Phlebotomy Complications

6.    Blood Specimen Handling

• Specimen Transport
• Special Specimen Handling
• Specimen Rejection

7.    Special Phlebotomy Procedures

• Special Procedures
• Alternative Collection Sites

8.    Quality Assurance

• Maintaining Quality in the Laboratory
• Documenting Quality Control Activities
• Quality Improvement Processes

2. Laboratory/Studio Sessions

The laboratory sessions will involve practice of phlebotomy procedures, both dermal punctures and venipunctures.

Performing Venipunctures and Dermal Punctures

• Preparing for Venipuncture
• Performing the Venipuncture with Evacuated Tube Holders and Needles
• Performing the Venipuncture with Butterfly Needles
• Performing Venipunctures with Syringes and Needles
• After the Venipuncture
• Using a Butterfly Needle Set
• Performing a Dermal Puncture with Lancet

Specimen Handling and Processing

• Special Specimen Handling Procedures
• Unopette Procedure

Special Phlebotomy Procedures

• Timed Specimens
• Glucose Testing
• Bleeding Time and Platelet Function
• Therapeutic Collection and Blood Donation
• Blood Alcohol, Toxicology and Forensic Specimens
• Therapeutic Drug Monitoring
• Alternative Collection Sites