HLTH6002 - Phlebotomy Technician

Maui College - HO'ALA

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Course Description

This Phlebotomy Technician course is intended for the high-school graduate student with no collegiate or healthcare experience. It is intended to prepare the student to become a healthcare team member in this exciting and fast paced field. Although this course teaches the collection of blood specimens, the course emphasizes knowledge required for all health care professionals to prepare them for a growing future in healthcare.

Phlebotomy Technicians collect blood specimens from clients for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Students will become familiar with all aspects related to blood collection and develop comprehensive skills to perform venipunctures completely and safely. Classroom and lab work includes terminology, anatomy and physiology; blood collection procedures; specimen hands-on practice; and training in skills and techniques to perform puncture methods.

Course Outline

Learner Outcomes

1. Work professionally with patients
2. Create a calming atmosphere
3. Ensure accurate patient identification
4. Carefully explain collection procedures
5. Answer patient questions as appropriate and refer questions to the patient's doctor as needed
6. Closely follow correct collection procedures
7. Observe infection prevention precautions and procedures
8. Protect patients' confidential health information
9. Keep patients, teammates, and self safe during the collection process
10. Correctly label and transport specimens

Notes

Clinical rotation in a laboratory performing venipuncture is required. State of Hawaii mandates certain health requirements and criminal background checks for all heathcare workers.

Prerequisites

1. Copy of your photo ID.
2. Current Criminal Abstract (https://ecrim.ehawaii.gov) (abstract needs to be submitted within 30 days of issuance).
3. Completed UH Maui College health clearance form.
4. TB clearance in the last year.
5. Proof of MMR vaccination (titer is acceptable).
6. Proof of Hep B series vaccination (titer is acceptable).
7. Proof of COVID vaccination.
8. Proof of a 9th-grade English level or higher. (e.g. high school transcript or college transcript or degree, TABE results, etc.).