Spring Semester 2018 - Credit Courses

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AHMA_220_02Phlebotomy
Meets: 1/22/2018-5/17/2018
Kalispell Campus
Note: An application and the instructor's signature are require. Please contact Sam Kujala at 406-756-4364 regarding this class.
3crF11:00AM-2:40PMBC 1420K Leaser
Add'l Fee: $90.00

Phlebotomy

Prerequisites: Medical Lab Technology department consent.The profession of phlebotomy is taught through lecture, student laboratory, and clinical experiences. The course will focus on skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Topics include vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults. Collection of specimens from children and infants is discussed. Emphasis will be placed on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology. Students will learn the theory and principles of CLIA-waived laboratory tests. Students will complete a minimum of 40 hours classroom/lab training. Clinical hours will be completed via AHMA 221.



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