HLSC 1070 - Practicum: Phlebotomy

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Students will learn the practice of phlebotomy and will be provided with the basic knowledge to perform a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and precautions. Emphasis will be placed on infection prevention, universal precautions, proper patient identification, specimen acquisition, handling and processing. Quality assurance, professional conduct and federal regulatory issues will be covered as well. At the conclusion of the course, the student will have met the minimum requirements to qualify for the American Medical Technology (AMT) phlebotomy certification exam. Prerequisite: Complete HLSC 1060 Principles of Phlebotomy with a minimum grade of “C”. (1 cln hr)