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)
- Educational Level of Materials:
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- 1st year Community College or equivalent
- Interactivity Type:
- Presentation only - requires user to navigate through content.
- Quality of Subject Matter was assured by:
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- Quality of Online/Hybrid Course Design assured by:
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