Phlebotomy (PHL)

This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and clinical skills to become a phlebotomist. This course includes study of the role of the phlebotomist, the function of each clinical laboratory section and the functions of personnel employed in the clinical laboratory. This course will focus on laboratory safety, basic anatomy of the circulatory system, venipuncture equipment and techniques, dermal puncture equipment and techniques, as well as complications associated with phlebotomy and legal issues associated with phlebotomy.

The Phlebotomy Preceptorship is a hands-on clinical training course designed for students who have already completed the theoretical and practical aspects of phlebotomy training. The course offers students the opportunity to gain practical experience by working under the direct supervision of a certified phlebotomy preceptor in a clinical setting. The course requires a minimum of 10 successful capillary punctures and 50 successful venipunctures under the direct supervision of the preceptor. Students gain experience performing phlebotomy skills, demonstrating proper patient identification, choosing the correct equipment for the tests that are ordered, ensuring that the necessary preanalytical requirements have been met, using the appropriate technique, and labeling and transporting specimens according to facility protocol.