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Health Tech Institute, Inc.
Course
Description:
This course provides
instruction in the skills needed for the proper collection of
blood and other specimens used for
diagnostic testing. Emphasis is on ethics, legalities, medical
terminology, safety and universal precautions, health care
delivery systems, patient relations, anatomy and physiology, and
specimen collection. Upon completion, student should be able to
demonstrate competence in the theoretical comprehension of
phlebotomy techniques. This is a certificate-level course.
Course Hours Per Week: Class, 20 (include 4hr Seminar) Hours
Credit: 228
Course Goals:
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To provide you with a basic knowledge of phlebotomy and the
health care environment.
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To provide you with basic venipuncture
and skin puncture skills.
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To help you develop a professional
attitude in your work as a phlebotomist.
Standard of Progress
Qualitative Standard
Classroom Phase 200 Hours of lecture
A.
A student shall be placed on academic probation if at any
time they fail to maintain the grade point average for the class
which is a 2.5 GPA. A student who is placed on probation shall
have the three successive modules during which to raise the
cumulative grade point average to or above the minimum level.
If the required grade level has not been reached during this
probation period, that student shall be terminated from training
for reasons of unsatisfactory progress. This will be considered
academic suspension and will result in an “F”.
In any event, a
student must have earned at least 2.5 grade average which ever
applies at the completion of the classroom phase of training
before entering the clinical phase of training.
B.
A student must complete, with a passing grade, all the
modules required. If not, they will be required to repeat and
complete, with an acceptable passing grade, previously failed
modules within that course of study. One chance will be given
to bring the grade up at no additional cost to the student. A
student may not repeat more than three (3) previously failed,
incomplete or withdrawn modules.
Clinical Phase 100 Venipunctures
A.
Any clinical student who is unable to demonstrate
competence in the clinical phase of training shall be required
to repeat any portion of the classroom phase needed to reinforce
those areas of weakness. HTI will allow the student to wait
until the next clinical session in order to complete their
training at no additional charges. Otherwise, the student must
pay an instructor $30.00 per hour of private tutoring whenever
the instructor is available. A grade point average of 2.5 or
“C” is required to pass the clinical phase of training.
When a student
enters academic probation during the classroom or clinical phase
of training, they shall not be allowed to earn more than one
incomplete. Any student earning more than one during the
probationary period will be terminated for reasons of
unsatisfactory progress.
B.
A student that skips more than two clinical days will be
required to make them up. The student make-up schedule
will be arranged at the convenience of the instructor. The
student must pay $30.00 per hour that the instructor has to
tutor the student. During the next schedule clinical session,
one make-up day will be given at no additional fee. Excused
absences will be given for documented emergencies, such as death
of immediate family member, or critical illness. In this case,
appropriate documentation should be provided to the instructor.
COURSE DESCRIPTIONS AND OBJECTIVES
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Course Title |
Course Description |
Course Objectives (List) |
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Introduction to Phlebotomy
Overview of the Hospital |
Relates the history of Phlebotomy
and the relationship of Phlebotomist to the hospital,
Clinical Lab function, and types of samples collected. |
Phlebotomist will be able to describe hospital
departments, major sections of the Clinical Lab, types
of specimens, and test ordered. Explained organization
of personnel. |
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Role of the Phlebotomist |
Discuss the professional
organizations professional competencies, behavior,
interpersonal communication skills, Primary, secondary,
tertiary care.
Discuss the various National
Certifying Agencies for
Certifying Phlebotomist.
Discuss standards for Phlebotomy
and the Agency responsible for maintaining those
standards, i.e., NACCLS. |
Phlebotomist will be able to discuss: Patients Bill of
Rights, good communication skills. Explain the
organization of personnel in the clinical laboratory. |
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Blood Collection Equipment and Supplies |
Identify proper tubes and its
reagents. Identify appropriate laboratory section to
send the tubes (blood sample). Identify special
consideration/handling procedures. |
1.
List types of specimens (serum, plasma, whole
blood, urine, sputum, feces, tissue) analyzed in the
clinical laboratory.
2.
List the equipment needed for venipuncture and
skin puncture
3.
Identify the different types of anticoagulants
and additives.
4.
Identify the color codes for each. |
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Blood Collection Procedures and Complications. |
Learn the venipuncture and skin
puncture procedure. Learn disease states, complications
before, during and after the phlebotomy procedure.
Discuss timed studies, order of
draw, special test, components of a laboratory
requisition form and
Recollection of specimen. |
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Medical Terminology
And
Abbreviations |
Student will be exposed a broad
composite of medical terms and abbreviations for
discussions relevant to Phlebotomy and the health
profession. |
Student will be able to recognize major medical
abbreviations and define terminology frequently used in
the health profession. |
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Venipuncture Collection, Equipement and Supplies |
Lists, describes and explains the
different types of needles, tubes and their additives,
and all types of equipment used in venipuncture/skin
puncture collection. |
Student will be able to recognize, list, and, describe
all supplies and equipment used in the collection of
blood/body fluids.
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Anatomy and Physiology |
Discuss the planes of the body and body systems.
Discuss homeostasis versus hemostasis; serum versus
plasma. Discuss lab test and specimens related to body
systems. |
List
and discuss the main body systems. Describe and
differentiate the types of blood cells. Describe the
interaction of the components of the blood during the
coagulation process. List and describe the types of
specimens obtained to assess the proper |
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Functioning of the different body systems. Describe the
circulatory route of blood throughout the body.
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Venipuncture collection: Procedures and complications |
Describe special test procedures, order draw, criteria
for sample rejection, proper needle insertion and
withdrawal. Discuss complications and physical factors
that may affect the disposition of the patient of blood
samples. |
Student will understand the following: Problems,
disposition and treatments or problem a patient may
encounter that may affect a blood specimen.
What a phlebotomist can do to avoid
these problems.
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Why
specimens are rejected.
Reasons for hemolysis.
Ways to prevent hemolysis.
How to communicate with children.
Emotional understanding of
patients. |
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12-Lead EKG placement training |
Novice student to perform 12-Lead Electrocardiogram |
Student will be able to:
Know surfaces of the heart.
Describe contractility of atrium &
ventricles.
Define membrane
potential,polarization, Depolorization, repolarization,
EKG |
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Review heart electrical current flow.
Perform EKG.
Recognize hazardous situations.
Demonstrate location of 12 lead
placement.
Define Waves: PQRSTU |
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Understand meaning +duration of EKG intervals.
Calculate heartrate, normal sinus
rhythum, critical/emergency rhythm rates.
Preparation of client.
Clean & store equipment. |
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Course Title |
Course Description |
Course Objectives (List) |
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Cardio-Pulmonary Resuscitation Certification |
Students will learn to provide Basic Life Support per
American Heart Association Recommendation for victims of
all ages, including ventilation with a barrier device
Bag-Valve mask, oxygen and use of and AED, relief of
Foreign Body Airway Obstruction |
Students will be able to:
Describe Links per AHA chain of
survival.
Recognize, assess and call 911.
Perform CPR.
Demonstrate on manikins.
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(FBAO)
in responsive and non responsive victims. |
Take
written test and obtain the passing score per AHA
recommendation.
Receive a course completion card. |
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Legal Aspects of Phlebotomy |
Discuss ethical, legal and Regulatory Issues
Discuss HIPPA and National
Standards for Electronic Health Care Transactions. |
Student will be able to define basic ethical and legal
terms.
Define risk and major elements in a
Risk Management Program.
Describe CLIA in perspective to
blood collection and |
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Transportation.
Describe how to avoid litigation as
it relates to specimen collection.
Define HIPPA |
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Infection Control
and Safety |
Students will learn how safety and health is maintained
for workers and by workers in the work place. Student
will be fully informed of mandates and rules established
by OSHA. Student will learn aspects of blood – borne
pathogens, isolation material, chemical and fire safety
rules and regulations.
Discuss AIDS update. |
Students will be able to:
- Define OSHA and understand what
they do.
- Understand infection and what
they can do to
prevent it.
- Know the categories of Universal
Precautions.
- Define the term “Nosicomal
Infections”
- List the routes of infection.
- Describe proper speciman handling
and processing
to minimize risk. |
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Describe the different types of isolation and proper
procedure for each.
- Describe correct handling of
bio-hazardous
specimens. |
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Describe responsibilities of the phlebotomist in
preparation and procedure of
collection of
hazardous/antiseptic/sterile
collections.
- Describe how to prevent injury. |
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- How
to use safety equipment ( including fire
extinguishers ). |
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Quality Assurance
And Control |
Students will learn the requirements for quality of
specimens, the requirements of specimen handling and
processing in a Quality Assurance program. Student will
learn the policies and procedures to ensure quality of
supplies and materials used in |
Students will be able to describe current policies
being used to ensure quality of blood specimens. Define
the difference between QA and QC. List lab tests that
require QA and QC, such as POCT, special patient
situations. |
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Phlebotomy collection, such as, tubes, needles,
syringes, anticoagulants and preservatives, hot and cold
devices for transport. Discuss CQI and TQM planning.
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CURRICULUM
MODEL
Course
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Hours
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Module,
Term
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Code
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No.
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Title
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Contact
Lecture |
Lab, Shop, Clinical, Work Experience (specify L, S, C, W) |
Total
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Credit Hours |
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I |
INT |
101 |
Intro to Phlebotomy
History/Overview |
8 |
4(L) |
12 |
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I |
RP |
101 |
Role of Phlebotomist
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2 |
2(L) |
4 |
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I |
MTA |
101 |
Medical Terminology
and Abbreviations |
2 |
2(L) |
4 |
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II |
VPE |
102 |
Venipunture Collection/Equipment
& Supplies |
3 |
4(L) |
7 |
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II |
A&P |
102 |
Anatomy & Physiology |
9 |
4(L) |
13 |
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III |
VPC |
103 |
Venipuncture Collection:
Procedures and Complications |
8 |
6(L) |
14 |
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III |
LA |
103 |
Legal Aspects of Phlebotomy |
4 |
1(L) |
4 |
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IV |
EKG |
104 |
12 – Lead EKG
Placement Training |
3 |
2(L) |
6 |
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IV |
CPR |
104 |
Cardio-Pulmonary
Resuscitation |
3 |
1(L) |
4 |
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V |
ICS |
105 |
Infection Control
&
Safety |
2 |
2(L) |
4 |
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Course
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Hours
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Module,
Term
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Code
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No.
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Title
|
Contact
Lecture |
Lab, Shop, Clinical, Work Experience (specify L, S, C, W) |
Total
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Credit Hours |
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V
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QC
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105 |
Quality/Assurance
& Control |
3 |
1(L) |
4 |
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V
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Mid Term Exam |
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Mid –Term & Exam |
2 |
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2 |
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VI
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CLT
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201 |
Clinical Training
&
Seminar |
20 |
120(C) |
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Week 6,7,8,9,10
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CLT
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201 |
Lab Assignment/Case Study |
64 |
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16
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11th Week |
FE
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201 |
Review & Final Exam
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16 |
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16 |
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