ALDH 2103 - Advanced Phlebotomy

Credits: 3
This course is a continuation of Basic Phlebotomy. It will go into more depth about clinical laboratory departments and testing and specialized phlebotomy procedures such as bleeding times, therapeutic collections, difficult draws, blood cultures, glucose tolerance testing. Also, included in this course are in-depth discussions on HIPAA, medical and legal issues and healthcare law procedures. The students will also learn to perform waived tests such as glucose screening, urinalysis dipsticks, and pregnancy tests. This course will include preparation for the Phlebotomy Certificate Examination. This course will be offered on demand only. Prerequisite(s): ALDH 1013