MWCC College Catalog 2008-2009 — Phlebotomy

PLB101 PHLEBOTOMY

3 credits
This course provides students with the required background, knowledge and skills to be eligible to take a Phlebotomy Technician certification exam. This course provides practical instruction in obtaining good samples by venipuncture, capillary puncture or other techniques. The student will become aware of the typical departments within a clinical laboratory environment, the collection and transportation requirements of most possible clinical specimens, infection control and safety requirements, basic anatomy and physiology, point of care testing, quality management, legal requirements, quality management, legal and ethical issues, cultural diversity, medical terminology, regulatory requirements, and professionalism. Criminal Offender Records Information/Sexual Offender Records Information (CORI/SORI) checks are necessary for students taking this class (refer to page 36 of the college catalog). Students must have proof of immunizations as well. Prerequisites: ENG100, RDG100 or permission of instructor. Fall and spring.

PLB203 PHLEBOTOMY PRACTICUM

4 credits
This course provides students with the required background, knowledge, and skills to be eligible to take a phlebotomy technician certification exam. The course provides practical instruction in skills needed to obtain acceptable blood samples by venipuncture, capillary (dermal) puncture or other techniques. The student will become aware of the typical departments within a clinical laboratory environment, the collection and transportation requirements of most possible clinical specimens, infection control and safety requirements, basic anatomy and physiology, point of care testing, quality management, legal and ethical issues, cultural diversity, medical terminology, regulatory requirements and professionalism. Criminal Offender Records Information/Sexual Offender Records Information (CORI/SORI) checks are necessary for students taking this class (refer to page 36 ). Students must have proof of immunizations and liability as well. Restricted to days only. Prerequisites: PLB101. Fall and spring.