Title: Competency
Course: Allied Health Assistant (Phlebotomy) > Section: Module 10

Introduction

Anyone can say they know all the procedures and policies, but until it is documented, none of the accrediting agencies are going to recognize a phlebotomist’s abilities.  This is the reason for scheduled competency assessment, to prove the phlebotomist’s abilities.  This Chapter outlines the competencies that must be met and the limitations of procedures a phlebotomist can perform.

Objectives

This module focuses on the following Learning Outcomes:

Explain the criteria set forth in CLIA to classify laboratory testing as waived, moderate    complexity or high complexity.

Explain the levels and qualifications for testing personnel as set forth in CLIA (complexity based) and as established by state law (licensure categories).

Practice quality assurance and safety.

Lecture Notes

Chapter 13 Competencies – focuses on the information taught to phlebotomists, the requirements for competency documentation, the limitations of phlebotomists, and safety issues during phlebotomy procedures.  Competency measures a phlebotomist’s response to potential safety issues as well as the step by step procedures required.  This chapter outlines all of the potential procedures that a phlebotomist could be required to perform and includes a checklist for competency in each area.

Readings

Chapter 13 Competencies

Module 10 Competencies Lecture Notes.pdf

Instructions

- Complete the Readings
- Respond to the Case Discussion
- Comment on at least 2 of your classmates Case Discussion
- Complete Exam 7