Title: Overview of Phlebotomy
Course: Allied Health Assistant (Phlebotomy) > Section: Module 1

Introduction

The focus of this module is to familiarize the student with the history of Phlebotomy, the role of Phlebotomy in the Healthcare setting, and to introduce the student to the overall experiences that a Phlebotomist may have. It allows them to see how the lab and phlebotomist fit into the bigger picture of Healthcare, and focuses on the safety issues that a Phlebotomist would be responsible for.

Objectives

Module 1 focuses on the following course Learning Outcomes:

Demonstrate Knowledge Of The Health Care Delivery System And Health Occupations

Use oral and written communication skills in creating, expressing and interpreting information and ideas.

Describe the importance of professional ethics and legal responsibilities

Demonstrate An Understanding Of And Apply Wellness And Disease Concepts

Demonstrate the importance of health, safety, and environmental management systems in organizations and their importance to organizational performance and regulatory compliance.

Recognize And Practice Infection Control Procedures

Use information technology tools.

Explain the importance of employability skill and entrepreneurship skills.

Demonstrate Knowledge Of Blood Borne Diseases, Including HIV/AIDS

Describe the roles within teams, work units, departments, organizations, inter-organizational systems, and the larger environment.

Name and discuss the specialty areas within laboratory (hematology, clinical chemistry, microbiology, etc.)

Lecture Notes

Introduction to Phlebotomy – is an overall introduction to the roles and responsibilities of Phlebotomy and the Phlebotomist.  This chapter discusses everything from who they work with in the lab to Patient rights.  It includes all areas of the hospital setting, the attitude of a care giver, advanced directives, and quality assurance requirements.

Safety in Phlebotomy – in this section we will discuss the chain of infection, infection control, exposure risks and how to reduce the potential for exposure, and several lab skills that will be required.  Hand washing, the use of personal protective equipment including gloves, masks, gowns and shoe covers, Isolation procedures, and the employee response to an exposure to a hazardous material will be discussed and required to be performed in the lab.

Readings

Chapter 1 Introduction to Phlebotomy

Chapter 2 Safety in Phlebotomy

Module 1 Introduction and Safety in Phlebotmoy Lecture Notes(1).pdf

Instructions

- Complete the Readings
- Respond to the Discussion Board Question
- Comment on at least 2 of your classmates Discussion Board posts
- Complete Exam 1
- Download and review all documents in Clinical Lab Skills