HES120 Phlebotomy

Focuses on venipuncture and micro collection techniques for obtaining hematological specimens from patients. Students perform venipuncture techniques on each other throughout this course. Included within this course are units on the circulatory system, collection equipment, infection control, requisitioning, specimen transport, quality control, and safety.

Credit Hours

3

Lecture Hours

2

Lab Hours

2

Prerequisite

Reading proficiency and Writing proficiency or RWR090 Reading Writing and Reasoning Minimum Grade of: C or ENG101 or higher Minimum Grade of: C

Attributes

  • Free Elective

Major Restrictions

Healthcare Technician Certificate

Program Major Restrictions

Healthcare Technician Cert