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General Information

Course ID (CB01A and CB01B)
HTEC D064B
Course Title (CB02)
Clinical Laboratory Procedures II
Course Credit Status
Credit - Degree Applicable
Effective Term
Fall 2024
Course Description
This course teaches blood collection procedures and includes safety, infection collection, circulatory system, pre-analytical considerations, blood collection equipment and supplies, blood collection procedures for venipuncture and skin puncture, special collections, specimen processing and handling, quality assurance, and legal issues.
Faculty Requirements
Discipline 1
[Health Care Ancillaries (Medical assisting, hospice worker, home care aide, certified nurse aide, health aide, ward clerk, central service technology, childbirth educator, primary care associate, massage therapy)]
FSA
[FHDA FSA - HEALTH CARE SERVICES]
Course Family
Not Applicable

Course Justification

This course is part of a CTE program, developed based on the California Certifying Board for Medical Assistant's Accreditation Standards required for Health Technology training programs. This course belongs on the Medial Assisting Associates degree.

Foothill Equivalency

Does the course have a Foothill equivalent?
No
Foothill Course ID

Course Philosophy

Formerly Statement

Course Development Options

Basic Skill Status (CB08)
Course is not a basic skills course.
Grade Options
  • Letter Grade
  • Pass/No Pass
Repeat Limit
0

Transferability & Gen. Ed. Options

Transferability
Transferable to CSU only

Units and Hours

Summary

Minimum Credit Units
3.0
Maximum Credit Units
3.0

Weekly Student Hours

TypeIn ClassOut of Class
Lecture Hours3.06.0
Laboratory Hours0.00.0

Course Student Hours

Course Duration (Weeks)
12.0
Hours per unit divisor
36.0
Course In-Class (Contact) Hours
Lecture
36.0
Laboratory
0.0
Total
36.0
Course Out-of-Class Hours
Lecture
72.0
Laboratory
0.0
NA
0.0
Total
72.0

Prerequisite(s)

HTEC D064A

Corequisite(s)

HTEC D101A or HTEC D101L or HTEC D101M

Advisory(ies)

Limitation(s) on Enrollment

Entrance Skill(s)

General Course Statement(s)

Methods of Instruction

Lecture and visual aids

Discussion of assigned reading

Discussion and problem solving performed in class

Quiz review performed in class

Homework

Assignments

  1. Required readings from the text as preparation for class discussion and application of concepts in written analysis
  2. Complete worksheets that include observations, results, critical analysis, and critical thinking questions.

Methods of Evaluation

  1. Quizzes-Objective/subjective quizzes that test comprehension of course material on a routine basis and help identify areas that may need extra attention
  2. Objective tests-Written examination designed to demonstrate students understanding of the course material presented in lecture.
  3. Written Assignments-Critical analysis and discussion of case studies presented in lecture or in assigned readings
  4. Comprehensive Final Examination-Written test requiring the student to demonstrate their ability to summarize, integrate and critically analyze concepts presented throughout the course

Essential Student Materials/Essential College Facilities

Essential Student Materials: 
  • None
Essential College Facilities:
  • None

Examples of Primary Texts and References

AuthorTitlePublisherDate/EditionISBN
McCall, Ruth"Phlebotomy Essentials"Jones & Bartlett Learning2020, 7th Edition

Examples of Supporting Texts and References

None.

Learning Outcomes and Objectives

Course Objectives

  • Define the evolution of phlebotomy and the role of the phlebotomist in today's health care setting.
  • Explain infection control, safety, and personal wellness.
  • Identify blood collection equipment, additives, and order of the draw.
  • Explain proper preparation for Venipuncture.
  • Explain the venipuncture procedure.
  • Compare and contrast the anatomy and physiology of body systems, with emphasis on the circulatory system.
  • Define and describe advanced medical terminology pertaining to phlebotomy.
  • Describe and explain capillary specimen collection.
  • Describe and explain Special Collection Procedures.
  • Describe and explain arterial punctures.
  • Describe the handling and processing of laboratory specimens.
  • Describe quality assurance and the legal ramifications of phlebotomy.
  • Recognize alternative perspectives of the delivery of health care with regard to gender, persons of different cultural backgrounds and those persons with disabilities.

CSLOs

  • Identify the proper procedures for the collection of blood by venipuncture and capillary puncture.

  • Recognize and address the potential problems encountered during venipuncture that can impact patient care.

Outline

  1. Define the evolution of phlebotomy and the role of the phlebotomist in today's health care setting.
    1. Describe traits that form the professional image.
    2. Describe the basic concepts of communication as they relate to health care and how appearance and non-verbal messages affect the communication process.
    3. Describe proper telephone protocol.
    4. List the clinical analysis areas of the laboratory and the types of laboratory procedures performed in the different areas.
  2. Explain infection control, safety, and personal wellness.
    1. Identify components of the chain of infection and describe the infection control procedures used to break the chain.
    2. Describe proper procedures for hand hygiene, putting on and removing protective clothing, and entering specific patient areas.
    3. State safety rules to follow when working in the laboratory and in patient areas.
    4. List examples of bloodborne pathogens and describe their transmission in a health care setting.
    5. Describe hazards, identify warning signs, list actions to take if incidents do occur, and specify rules to follow for proper biologic, electrical, fire, radiation, and chemical safety.
    6. Describe the role of personal hygiene, proper nutrition, rest exercise, back protection, and stress management in personal wellness.
  3. Identify blood collection equipment, additives, and order of the draw.
    1. List, describe, and explain the purpose of the equipment and supplies needed to collect blood by venipuncture.
    2. Compare and contrast antiseptics and disinfectants.
    3. Identify appropriate phlebotomy needles by length, gauge, color-coding, and when they are used.
    4. List and describe evacuated tube system components, how they are used, and how to tell which system to use.
    5. Identify the various categories of additives, the various additives within the category, and describe how each works.
    6. List the order of the draw when collecting multiple tubes and why it is important.
  4. Explain proper preparation for Venipuncture.
    1. Describe the test request process, the types of requisitions used, and the required elements.
    2. List and define the test status designations and the procedure to follow for each.
    3. Describe proper bedside manner and how to handle special situations associated with each patient contact.
    4. Explain the importance of proper patient identification and how to handle discrepancies.
    5. Describe how to prepare patients for testing, verify testing requirements, and how to address problems.
  5. Explain the venipuncture procedure.
    1. Describe and explain the steps of a venipuncture procedure.
    2. Identify appropriate puncture sites for the specimen collection.
    3. List acceptable reasons for inability to collect a specimen and steps to take when unable to obtain specimen.
    4. Describe collection procedures and special safety precautions when using a winged infusion or syringe system.
    5. Describe unique requirements associated with drawing from special population (pediatric, geriatric, and long-term-care patients).
  6. Compare and contrast the anatomy and physiology of body systems, with emphasis on the circulatory system.
    1. Describe the function and identify the components or major structures of each body system.
    2. Identify the layers and structures of the heart and describe their function.
    3. Identify the two main divisions of the vascular system, their function, and trace the flow of blood throughout the system.
    4. Identify the different types of blood vessels.
    5. Name and locate major arm veins and the suitability of each for venipuncture.
    6. Name the major constituents of blood, their function, and differentiate between serum, plasma, and whole blood.
    7. Describe how ABO and Rh types are determined.
    8. Define hemostasis and describe basic coagulation and fibrinolysis process.
    9. Identify the structures and vessels in the lymphatic system and their function.
  7. Define and describe advanced medical terminology pertaining to phlebotomy.
    1. State the meanings of advanced word roots, prefixes, and suffixes.
    2. Explain the meanings and learn the pronunciation of the medical terms associated with phlebotomy.
  8. Describe and explain capillary specimen collection.
    1. List and describe the various types of equipment needed for capillary collection.
    2. Identify indications for performing capillary puncture on adults, children, and infants.
    3. Describe the proper procedure for selecting the puncture site, collecting the capillary specimens, and the order of the draw.
    4. Explain the significance of neonatal bilirubin, and newborn screening tests.
  9. Describe and explain Special Collection Procedures.
    1. Explain the principle behind each special collection procedure, the steps involved, and any special supplies required.
    2. Describe sterile technique in blood culture collection and explain why it is important.
    3. Describe how to properly collect and handle coagulation specimens.
    4. Explain the importance of timing and describe peak, trough, and therapeutic levels in drug monitoring.
    5. Describe chain of custody procedures and when they are used.
    6. Explain the steps involved, the timing, and the collection of various glucose tests.
  10. Describe and explain arterial punctures.
    1. State the primary reason for performing arterial punctures and identify the personnel who may be required to perform them.
    2. Explain the site selection and process for collecting arterial specimens.
  11. Describe the handling and processing of laboratory specimens.
    1. Describe routine and special specimen handling procedures for laboratory specimens.
    2. List time constraints and exceptions for delivery and processing specimens.
    3. Describe the steps involved in processing the different types of specimens and list the criteria for specimen rejection.
  12. Describe quality assurance and the legal ramifications of phlebotomy.
    1. Identify the organizations, agencies, and regulations that support quality assurance in health care.
    2. Define quality and performance improvement measurements as they relate to phlebotomy.
    3. List areas in phlebotomy subject to quality assurance (quality improvement).
    4. Explain the legal aspects associated with phlebotomy procedures by defining legal terminology and describing situations that may have legal ramifications.
  13. Recognize alternative perspectives of the delivery of health care with regard to gender, persons of different cultural backgrounds and those persons with disabilities.
    1. Identify cultural differences.
    2. Compare gender differences.
    3. Describe various techniques for working with co-workers with disabilities.
    4. Compare various techniques for working with patients with disabilities.
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