Train in the basic blood-drawing procedures for venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques. Understand the skills, knowledge and level of responsibility required to perform competently as entry-level phlebotomy/lab personnel.
Prerequisite: Current statement of good health from your physician and documented proof that you are free from active tuberculosis as documented by a negative QuantiFERON® - TB Gold test. These documents must be presented to the instructor during the first class. This test may be obtained from your physician’s office or by visiting a Genesis Occupational Health Clinic. For clinic locations, go to:
genesishealth.com/genesis-at-work/occupational-health/
Hepatitis B vaccinations are not required but strongly recommended.
You are required to perform 25 venipunctures and 5 capillaries. You will perform these skills in a phlebotomy practice lab setting, beginning with practice arms and then with real arms (students practice on one another) under instructor guidance and supervision.
Topics include:
• Handling, processing and documenting samples
• OSHA guidelines and safety rules
• Anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system
• Basic phlebotomy techniques
• Quality assurance and methods of quality control
Before the first class, purchase the required textbooks at the Black Hawk College Bookstore in Bldg. 1, 6600 34th Ave., Moline.
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