FAR EASTERN UNIVERSITY
Institute of Arts and Sciences
Department of Medical Technology
Principles of Medical Laboratory Science 2
COURSE OUTLINE
WEEK LECTURE LABORATORY
1 Introduction to Phlebotomy H1 Safety in Phlebotomy H2
2 Anatomy and Physiology of the Circulatory System H4
3 Phlebotomy Equipment H5 Donning and Doffing and Handwashing
4 Phlebotomy Technique H6 Venipuncture by Syringe
5 Venipuncture Complications and Pre-examination Variables H
6 Venipuncture by ETS
7 The Challenge of Phlebotomy H7
8 Caring for the Pediatric Patient H8 Capillary Puncture
9 MIDTERM EXAM
10 Arterial Blood Collection H Dorsal Hand Vein Collection Using Winged Infusion Set
11 Sample Considerations and Special Procedures H9
12 Sample Preparation and Handling H10
13 Additional Duties of the Phlebotomist - PBS and Bleeding Time
14
15 Quality Assessment and Management in Phlebotomy - Point of Care Testing -
16 Legal and Ethical Issues H12
17 Competency H13 Final Activity
18 FINAL AND COMPREHENSIVE EXAM
H- Hoeltke, Lynn B, The Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy 5th Ed.