Phlebotomy (PHBT)

PHBT 112, BASIC LABORATORY TECHNIQUES 4 (6)

This course is for students enrolled in the phlebotomy program. Introduction of the student to the profession of clinical laboratory science as it relates to the phlebotomist. This includes organizational structure of hospitals and laboratories; medical ethics; related medical terminology; quality assurance; laboratory safety; specimen processing; and knowledge of basic routine test procedures in hematology, immunohematology, microbiology, serology, urinalysis and clinical chemistry. Competency required in the performance of venipuncture and micro skin puncture techniques. Laboratory required. (A special fee will be assessed). (CTAG)

General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO4, GEO5

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: High school graduation or GED and acceptance in the phlebotomy program.

Typically Offered: Fall Semester

PHBT 121, PHLEBOTOMY CLINICAL PRACTICUM 3 (10)

This course will provide 150 hours of clinical blood drawing experience in affiliated clinical agencies. (A grade of C or better in Basic Laboratory Techniques and Body Structure and Function is required.)

General Education: GEO1, GEO2, GEO4

Course Entry Requirement(s): Prerequisite: HLED 153, BIOG 115, and PHBT 112

Typically Offered: Spring Semester