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May 09, 2025
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MEDA 129 - Phlebotomy Clinical Applications
3 Credit Hour(s)
This course is an intermediate or advanced type of health professions work-based instruction that helps students gain practical experience in the discipline, enhances skills, and integrates knowledge. The emphasis is on practical work experience for which the student has already acquired the necessary theoretical knowledge and basic skills. Direct supervision is provided by the clinical professional, generally a clinical preceptor. The student will demonstrate skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions which include: vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis is on infection control and prevention, proper patient identification, labeling of specimens, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing and accessioning. The course is designed to allow students to develop the skills, knowledge, and attitude required to function in a professional manner in the health care setting. Laboratory information services, client services and quality assurance may be covered. Students who successfully complete their designated live sticks and clinical rotations will be awarded a certificate of completion and be eligible to take a national certification exam.
Prerequisite(s): Successful completion of Phlebotomy Essentials. A high school diploma/GED required before taking the national registry exam. A candidate who is scheduled to graduate from an accredited high school or GED program (or other equivalent test recognized by the candidate’s state or residency) may take the certification exam and receive a Provisional Certification up to twelve (12) months before graduation as long as all certification eligibility requirements are met.
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