Spring Semester 2019 - Credit Courses

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AHMA_220_01Phlebotomy
Meets: 1/22/2019-5/16/2019
Kalispell Campus
Note: This course currently has a waitlist. Please contact Sam Kujala at 406-756-4364 for more information.
3crTh11:00AM-2:30PMBC 1411K Leaser
Add'l Fee: $90.00

Phlebotomy

Prerequisites: prior approval required. Contact Sam Kujala at (406)756-4364.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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This information was last updated on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 4:00:01 PM