MEDA 221 Clinical Skills: Phlebotomy & Diagnostic Skills

5 credits

An overview of phlebotomy and the role of the phlebotomist in health care. Topics include circulatory system, infection control, clinical laboratory safety, and phlebotomy procedures and equipment. Clinical skills include EKG, spirometry, peak flow, oxygen and CLIA Waived Tests.

Prerequisites: MEDA 115, MEDA 119, and MEDA 130

Course Outcomes
Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Demonstrate knowledge of medical asepsis and universal precautions
Demonstrate correct technique in performing the required procedures
Demonstrate safety procedures in performing phlebotomy
Demonstrate knowledge of medical terminology and anatomy related to the procedures
Apply and utilize all required personal protective equipment (PPE)
Apply and utilize all required infection control measures and medical asepsis
Perform capillary specimen collection for PKU testing
Perform venipunctures successfully using the evacuated tube method
Perform venipunctures successfully using the butterfly/vacutainer method
Perform specimen processing for transport
Document correctly and appropriately all procedures in the student patient chart
Demonstrate a knowledge of lab safety
Demonstrate quality control in the laboratory
Instruct patients in spirometry, peak flow and EKG’s
Explain why we perform spirometry, peak flow and EKG
Have knowledge of CLIA Waived Tests

Total Hours: 70 Theory (Lecture) Hours: 30 Guided Practice (Lab or Clinical) Hours: 40