MEDA 204 - Phlebotomy Procedures and Techniques

Institution:

Bucks County Community College

Subject:

Medical Assistant

Description:

This course provides skill development in the performance of blood collection using proper techniques and standard precautions. Topics include phlebotomy equipment and procedures for collecting venipuncture and capillary specimens. Emphasis is on patient identification, safety, preanalytic variables, infection control and specimen handling.

Credits:

4.00

Credit Hours:

Prerequisites:

MEDA120 and BIOL115

Corequisites:

MEDA120 and BIOL115

Exclusions:

Level:

Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

09/01/2006 - 08/14/2015 

Institution Website:

www.bucks.edu/

Phone Number:

(215) 968-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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