AHE 141 - Phlebotomy Technician

1. Recognize common lab tests (e.g., glucose, cbc).
2. Apply proper labeling, documentation methods, and preparation for specimen transport.
3. Evaluate quality control procedures, possible sources of error, and corrective actions.
4. Identify special precautions necessary during blood collection by venipuncture and capillary puncture.
5. Describe basic cardiovascular anatomy as it relates to blood collection and utilize appropriate medical terminology as it relates to the clinical laboratory.
6. Identify and report pre-analytical errors that may occur during specimen collection, labeling, and transporting and processing.
7. Describe appropriate phlebotomy techniques, equipment, complications, and procedures.
8. Discuss the major points of the American Hospital Association’s Bill of Rights.
9. Apply knowledge of safety measures, infection control, and first aid for phlebotomy.
10. Perform blood draws in compliance with National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS) requirements, CLSI standards (Clinical Laboratory Science Institute), with the knowledge to pass the ASCP (American Society of Clinical Pathologists) national exam, and with consideration of OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) mandates.
11. Demonstrate accepted practices for infection control, isolation techniques, aseptic techniques, and methods for disease prevention.
12. Demonstrate the ability to collect blood by capillary puncture.