Description
This course introduces students to the phlebotomy skills and lab techniques necessary for entry-level medical assistants. The course includes theory, active learning experiences, and hands-on training. Students will become familiar with phlebotomy and lab equipment, blood collection procedures, laboratory safety, basic laboratory mathematics, regulations and standards, quality assurance practices, recordkeeping and billing, specimen processing, and CLIA waived and point-of-care laboratory testing. The importance of professionalism, communication skills, attention to detail, personal and patient safety, and accurate technical skill development will be emphasized.