PHB 101 - Clinical Phlebotomy

Institution:

Community College of Allegheny County

Subject:

Phlebotomy Program

Description:

This course provides the student with knowledge, skills and behaviors required for competency as a phlebotomist. Areas of concentration include a survey of the anatomy and physiology of veins used for phlebotomy, basic skills and responsibilities of the phlebotomist, analytical tests, color coded vacuum tubes used for specimens, collection of body fluid specimens, the National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards (NCCLS) order of draw, the infection cycle and infection control. This course requires a per credit health career fee; check the tuition and fee schedule for the current rate.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

Corequisites:

PHB 211 and PHB 111L

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

08/26/1987 - 08/31/2012 

Institution Website:

www.ccac.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 323-2323

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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