Phlebotomy/EKG Technician (ALH 134) - QCC

This course provides an introduction to the theory, techniques and roles of a phlebotomist and electrocardiogram (EKG) technician. Students learn phlebotomy skills, including skin puncture, venipuncture, blood collection, and quality assurance. Additional topics include infection control, medical terminology, quality assurance, principles of venipuncture, specimen handling, basic hematology and basic anatomy of the venous system. Students learn the cardiovascular system as it related to the performance of an EKG. Students gain knowledge in basic EKG tracing, rate, rhythm, common heart abnormalities and the use and function of the EKG machine. This file includes course description, topics, and learning objectives.
Date:
2013
Primary Material Type:
Instructor and/or Advisor/Case Manager Support Materials
Institution:
Quinsigamond Community College
Project Name:
Transformation Agenda
Funding Source:
TAACCCT Round 1

Industry / Occupation

Industry Partner:
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Industry Sector:
Health Care and Social Assistance (62)
Occupation:
Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations (29-0000)

Education / Instructional Information

Instructional Program:
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences (51)
Credit Type:
  • Credit
Credential Type:
  • Certificate
Educational Level of Materials:
  • 1st year Community College or equivalent
Interactivity Type:
Presentation only - requires user to navigate through content.
Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
  • Other
Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
  • None

Copyright / Licensing

Primary License:
Creative Commons License
This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution 4.0 International License.