PhlebotomyTechnicianSyllabus/CourseCurriculum

ProgramInformation•Hours:80Hours•CourseLengthAccess:2WeeksProgramDescriptionPhlebotomy Technician program is designed to teach the knowledge in technical andprocedural aspects of basic phlebotomy, including collection of blood specimens andvenipuncture required to become a Phlebotomy technician. The Phlebotomy Technicianprogram includes theory and hands-on instruction. The programwill teach students theconcepts of Introduction to Phlebotomy & Infection Control, Legal Issues in Healthcare,Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology, Phlebotomy Equipment & Supplies,Phlebotomy Procedures, and Phlebotomy Fundamental Essentials. This program isdesignedforleaner’swhowanttoadvancetheircareer,orinterestedinstartingacareerinthe medical field to become a phlebotomy technician. This is a comprehensive 80-hourprogram.PrerequisitesfortheProgram

1. Proofindividualisatleast18yearsorolder2. HighSchoolDiplomaorGED3. Thepaymentofregistrationfeeandarrangementstopaytuition.4. Signedadmissionsapplicationandsignedenrollmentagreement.5. Allapplicantsmustbeabletospeak,read,andunderstandEnglish

GraduationRequirementsStudentswhosuccessfullycompleteanyofNortheastMedicalInstituteProgramswillbeawardedaCertificateofAchievementintheprogramofstudy.UponcompetitionofPhlebotomytrainingatNortheastMedicalInstitutestudentsmaysitforaccreditationtestingNHA.NationalHealthcareerAssociationTestingRequirements30venipunctureand10capillarysticksExamtakenwithNHATextbookPhlebotomyTechnicianTextbook:TheoryandPracticalFundamentalsISBN:978-1944471-99-6YearofPublication2017.

Quiz&ExamsGrading:Module1:20PointExamModule2:20PointExamModule3:20PointExamModule4:20PointExamModule5:20PointExamModule6:20PointExamFinalExam:55PointExamTotalPoints: 175PointsTheoryPoints:Module1:4PointsModule2:2PointsModule3:2PointsModule4:8PointsModule5:8PointsModule6:5PointsTotalPoints:25PointsGradingSchedule:Theory:25%Quizzes:120%Exam:55%Total:200%CourseObjectivesCurriculumTopicsOutline ClockHours

IntroductiontoPhlebotomy&InfectionControl

6ClockHours

LegalIssuesinHealthcare 3ClockHours

IntroductiontoHumanAnatomy&Physiology

7ClockHours

MedicalTerminology 4ClockHours

PhlebotomyEquipment&Supplies 14ClockHours

PhlebotomyProceduresI&II 32ClockHours

PhlebotomyFundamentalEssentials 14ClockHours

TotalClockHours

80ClockHours

- Describetheroleofaphlebotomytechnician.- Discusstheareasofemploymentofaphlebotomytechnician.- Describehazardsfacedbytheworkers.- Describestandardprecautions.- Discussanddemonstratetheuseofbiohazardcontainerinphlebotomy.- Discussanddescribebloodbornepathogenstandards.- Identifyspecialconsiderationsinphlebotomy.- Demonstratetechniquesofperformingvenipuncture.- Demonstratetechniquesofperformingdermalpuncture.- Discussfunctionsofhumanbodysystems.- Identifysitesofvenipuncture.- Explainchainofinfection.- Discusslatexallergyandprevention.- Discussmodesofinfectiontransmission.- Explainbreakingofchainofinfection.- Demonstratehandhygiene.- Identifyanddemonstratethepersonalprotectiveequipment.- Selectcorrectpersonalprotectiveequipment.- Demonstratethecorrectorderofwearingpersonalprotectiveequipment.- Discusspostexposuretobloodbornepathogens.- Discussnegligenceversusmalpractice.- Discussthestandardofcare.- Discussthebasicselementsofnegligence.- Discussandidentifypatients’rights.- Explaingoodsamaritanlaw.- Explainscopeofpractice.- Explainpatientself-determinationact.- Discussanddemonstratepatientconsentsanditstypes.- DiscussAmericanwithdisabilitiesact(ADA).- Identifyanddiscussbasicmedicalterminologies.- Identifyphlebotomyequipmentusedforperformingphlebotomy.- Identifyphlebotomysuppliesusedforperformingphlebotomy.- Describecorrectspecimentransport,handling,andprocessingprocedures.- Applytheknowledgelearnedtofulfillthejobresponsibilitiesofanentrylevel

phlebotomytechnician.- Identifyanddemonstrateglovesremovaltechniques.- Identifyanddemonstratebleedingtimecompetency.- Identifyanddemonstrateglucosetestingcompetency.- Identifyanddemonstratecapillarytubebloodcollectionprocedure.- Identifyanddemonstratepreparingabloodsmear.- Identifyanddemonstratevenipunctureusingamultisampleneedle(method).- Identifyanddemonstratevenipunctureusingabutterflyneedle(method).- Identifyanddemonstratevenipunctureusingasyringe(method).- Discussphlebotomycomplication.- Discusstheareasofconcernsonphlebotomy.- Discussanddemonstratetourniquettest.

- Discussonhowtoavoidhemolysis.- Discussanddemonstrateproperspecimenhandlingtechniques.- Discussanddemonstrateproperspecimentransporting.- Discusstheprecautionstobeconsidered.- Identifyanddiscussrejectionofspecimen.- Identifyphlebotomytestrequisition.- Discussanddemonstratebloodcollectionfrompediatricandneonates.- Discussanddemonstratebloodsugartests.- Discussanddemonstratebloodcultures.- Discussanddemonstratebloodcollectionforlegalpurposes.- Explainanddiscusstherapeuticdrugmonitoring.- Discussanddemonstrateurinespecimencollection.- Discussanddemonstratestoolspecimencollection.- Discussanddemonstratesputumspecimencollection.- Discussanddemonstratethroatswabspecimencollection.- Discussanddemonstrateblooddonationprocedure.- Discussanddemonstratesafetydatasheets.- Describeincidentreport.- Demonstrateproperdocumentationskills.

Module# ModuleTitleForEachModule

ForEachModule

Module1S1 IntroductiontoPhlebotomy&

InfectionControl6ClockHours 2Points

Module1S2 LegalIssuesinHealthcare 3ClockHours 2Points

Module2 IntroductiontoHumanAnatomy&Physiology 7ClockHours 2Points

Module3 MedicalTerminology 4ClockHours 2Points

Module4 PhlebotomyEquipment&Supplies 14ClockHours 8points

Module5 PhlebotomyProcedures1&2 32ClockHours 8Points

Module6 PhlebotomyFundamentalEssentials 14ClockHours 5Points

80ClockHours 25Points