Phlebotomy Technican Associate

Phlebotomy Technician

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Define the importance of phlebotomy procedures
• Name common diagnostic tests associated with each organ system
• Identify the complications related to phlebotomy procedures that impact patient safety
• List the proper sites for performing skin puncture procedures
• Recognize body fluid specimens other than blood and correct collection

Medical Terminology

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Identify how to gain and understand the basic word structure in medical terminology
• Recognize how to relate the medical terms to the structure and function of the human body
• Identify body systems, body cavities, and planes of the body
• Define words by dividing them into their component parts
• Recall the terminology used with medical specialists and case reports

Anatomy & Physiology

After completing this course, you should be able to:

• Define the basic concepts of anatomy and physiology
• Recognize how cells and organs develop and change throughout the life span
• Recall how each body system functions independently and contribute to overall function
• State basic characteristics of each organ system and how they contribute to maintaining normal body function
• Differentiate between organ systems of the body and their various functions 

Phlebotomy Technician

Phlebotomy Module 1
Phlebotomy Practice, Communication and Professional Ethics

• Phlebotomy Practice and Definition
• The Clinical Laboratory and Specimen Collection Services
• Competencies, Certification and Professionalism for Phlebotomists
• Future Trends in Phlebotomy Practice
• Communication, Computerization and Documentation
• Laboratory Test Requisitions, Specimen Labels and Blood Collection Lists
• Documentation Essentials and the Medical Record
• Professional Ethics, Legal and Regulatory Issues
• Basic Legal Principals
• Clinical Laboratory Regulations

Phlebotomy Module 2
Infection Control, Safety and Terminology

• Pathogens and Infections
• Personal Safety from Infection During Specimen Handling
• Chain of Infection
• Specific Isolation Techniques and Procedural Steps
• Equipment and Safety in Patients’ Rooms
• Disaster Emergency Plan
• Emergency Procedures
• Medical Terminology
• Anatomy and Physiology Overview
• Major Organ Systems

Phlebotomy Module 3
Common Phlebotomy Procedures, Blood Collection Equipment, Errors and Complications

• The Cardiovascular System and Circulation
• Blood, Hemostasis and Coagulation
• Lymphatic System
• Blood Collection Tubes and Additives
• Venoscope, the Vein Finder
• Microcollection Equipment
• Specimen Collection Trays
• Preanalytical Complications Causing Medical Errors
• Complications Associated with Test Requests and Identification
• Complications Associated with the Specimen Collection Procedure

Phlebotomy Module 4
Venipuncture Procedures and Capillary Blood Specimens

• Blood Collection
• Health Care Worker Preparation
• Needlestick Prevention Strategies
• Equipment Selection and Preparation
• Venipuncture Methods
• Indications for Skin Puncture
• Basic Technique for Collection Diagnostic Capillary Blood Specimens
• Supplies for Skin Puncture
• Order of Collection
• Lancet Disposal, Labeling the Specimen and Completing the Interaction

Phlebotomy Module 5
Specimen Handling and Point of Care Collections

• Specimen Handling After the Venipuncture
• Specimen Delivery Methods
• Reporting Laboratory Results
• Positions for Restraining a Child
• Precautions to Protect the Child
• Geriatric Patients
• Blood Gas and Electrolyte Analysis
• Blood Coagulation Monitoring
• Bleeding-Time Test
• Other POC Tests and Future Trends

Phlebotomy 1 Module 6
Collection Procedures and Forensic Testing

• Blood Cultures
• Glucose Tolerance Test
• Therapeutic Phlebotomy
• Urine Collection
• Fecal Specimens
• Seminal Fluid
• Culture Specimens
• Common Drug Analysis Methods and Interferences
• Preferred Specimens for Drug Tests
• Neonatal Drug Testing

Medical Terminology

Medical Terminology Module 1
Basic Word Structure

• Word Analysis
• Combining Forms
• Suffixes & Prefixes
• Pronunciation of Terms
• Exercises & Applications

Medical Terminology Module 2
Organization of the Body

• Body Systems and Cavities
• Divisions of the Back
• Planes of the Body
• Pronunciation of Terms
• Exercises & Applications

Medical Terminology Module 3
Suffixes

• Introduction to Suffixes
• Suffixes and Terminology
• Diagnostic & Procedural Suffixes
• Pronunciation of Terms
• Exercises & Applications

Medical Terminology Module 4
Prefixes

• Combining Forms & Prefixes
• Prefixes and Terminology
• Define Common Prefixes
• Pronunciation of Terms
• Exercises & Applications

Medical Terminology Module 5
Medical Specialists & Case Reports

• Medical Specialists
• Combining Forms & Vocabulary
• Case Reports & Terminology
• Pronunciation of Terms
• Exercises & Applications

Medical Terminology Module 6
Body Systems – Part 1

• Cardiovascular System
• Digestive System
• Endocrine System
• Female Reproductive System
• Lymphatic System

Medical Terminology Module 7
Body Systems – Part 2

• Male Reproductive System
• Musculoskeletal System
• Nervous System
• Respiratory System
• Skin & Sense Organs
• Urinary System

**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**

Anatomy & Physiology

Anatomy & Physiology Module 1   
Human Body and Chemical Level of Organization  

• Overview of Anatomy and Physiology
• Structural Organization of the Human Body
• Functions of Human Life
• Requirements for Human Life
• Homeostasis
• Anatomical Terminology
• Medical Imaging
• Elements and Atoms
• Chemical Bonds and Reactions
• Inorganic and Organic Compounds Essential to Human Functioning

Anatomy & Physiology Module 2   
Cellular and Tissue Organization  

• Cell Membrane
• Cytoplasm and Cellular Organelles
• Nucleus and DNA Replication
• Protein Synthesis
• Cell Growth and Division
• Cellular Differentiation
• Types of Tissues
• Epithelial Tissue
• Connective Tissue Mediates Perception and Response
• Tissue Injury and Aging

Anatomy & Physiology Module 3 
The Integumentary System, Bone Tissue and Skeletal System  

• Layers of the Skin
• Accessory Structures of the Skin
• Functions of the Integumentary System
• Diseases, Disorders and Injuries
• Functions of the Skeletal System
• Bone Classification and Structure
• Bone Formation and Development
• Fractures: Bone Repair
• Exercise, Nutrition, Hormones and Bone Tissue
• Calcium Homeostasis  

Anatomy & Physiology Module 4
Axial Skeleton and Appendicular Skeleton   

• Divisions of the Skeletal System
• The Skull
• The Vertebral Column
• The Thoracic Cage
• Embryonic Development of the Axial Skeleton
• The Pectoral Girdle
• Bones of the Upper Limb
• The Pelvic Girdle and Pelvis
• Bones of the Lower Limb
• Development of the Appendicular Skeleton 

Anatomy & Physiology Module 5   
Joint and Muscle Tissue

• Classification of Joints
• Fibrous Joints
• Cartilaginous Joints
• Synovial Joints
• Types of Body Movements
• Development of Joints
• Skeletal Muscle
• Muscle Fiber Contraction and Relaxation
• Nervous System Control of Muscle Tension
• Cardiac Muscle Tissue

Anatomy & Physiology Module 6    
The Muscular System, Nervous System and Nervous Tissue

• Interactions of the Skeletal Muscles
• Naming Skeletal Muscles
• Axial Muscles of the Head, Neck and Back
• Axial Muscles of the Abdominal Wall and Thorax
• Muscles of the Pectoral Girdle and Upper Limbs
• Structure and Function of the Nervous System
• Function of Nervous Tissue
• Action Potential
• Communication Between Nerves

Anatomy & Physiology Module 7  
Anatomy of the Nervous System and Somatic Nervous System 

• The Embryologic Perspective
• The Central Nervous System
• Circulation and the Central Nervous System
• The Peripheral Nervous System
• Sensory Processing
• Central Processing
• Motor Responses

Anatomy & Physiology Module 8   
Autonomic Nervous System and Neurological Exam

• Divisions of the Autonomic Nervous System
• Autonomic Reflexes and Homeostasis
• Central Control
• Drugs that Affect the Autonomic System
• Overview of the Neurological Exam
• Mental Status Exam
• Cranial Nerve Exam
• Sensory and Motor Exams
• Coordination and Gait Exams

Anatomy & Physiology Module 9    
Endocrine and Cardiovascular System: Blood 

• Hormones
• Pituitary Gland and Hypothalamus
• Thyroid Gland
• Parathyroid Gland
• Adrenal Gland
• Pineal Gland
• Gonadal and Placental Hormones
• An Overview of Blood
• Production of the Formed Elements
• Erythrocytes, Leukocytes and Platelets
• Hemostasis

Anatomy & Physiology Module 10    
Cardiovascular System: The Heart and Blood Vessels and Circulation   

• Heart Anatomy
• Cardiac Muscle and Electrical Activity
• Cardiac Cycle
• Cardiac Physiology
• Development of the Heart
• Structure and Function of Blood Vessels
• Blood Flow, Blood Pressure and Resistance
• Capillary Exchange
• Homeostatic Regulation of the Vascular System
• Development of Blood Vessels and Fetal Circulation

Anatomy & Physiology Module 11   
Lymphatic, Immune System and Respiratory System

• Barrier Defenses and Innate Immune Response
• Adaptive Immune System: T lymphocytes and Their Functional Types
• Adaptive Immune System: B-lymphocytes and Antibodies
• The Immune Response against Pathogens
• Diseases Associated with Depressed or Overactive Immune Responses
• Transplantation and Cancer Immunology
• Organs and Structures of the Respiratory System
• The Lungs
• The Process of Breathing
• Gas Exchange

Anatomy & Physiology Module 12    
The Digestive System and Metabolism and Nutrition   

• Digestive System Processes and Regulation
• The Mouth, Pharynx and Esophagus
• The Stomach
• The Small and Large Intestines
• Accessory Organs in Digestion: The Liver, Pancreas and Gallbladder
• Chemical Digestion and Absorption
• Carbohydrate Metabolism
• Lipid and Protein Metabolism
• Metabolic States of the Body
• Energy and Heat Balance

Anatomy & Physiology Module 13    
The Urinary System, Fluid, Electrolyte and Acid-Base Balance

• Physical Characteristics of Urine
• Gross Anatomy of Urine Transport and Kidney
• Physiology of Urine Reformation
• Tubular Reabsorption
• Regulation of Renal Blood Flow
• Body Fluids and Fluid Compartments
• Water Balance
• Electrolyte Balance
• Acid-Base Balance
• Disorders of Acid-Base Balance

Anatomy & Physiology Module 14    
The Reproductive System, Development and Inheritance

• Anatomy of the Male Reproductive System
• Anatomy of the Female Reproductive System
• Development of the Male and Female Reproductive Systems
• Fertilization
• Embryonic Development
• Fetal Development
• Maternal Changes During Pregnancy, Labor and Birth
• Adjustments of the Infant at Birth and Postnatal Stages
• Lactation
• Patterns of Inheritance

**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**

Phlebotomy Technician

Upon successful completion of our Phlebotomy course, students will be prepared for an entry-level position as a Phlebotomy Technician in a medical facility and will be prepared, in part, to sit for the NHA national certification exam to become a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT).

Medical Terminology

Anatomy & Physiology

Internet Connection

• Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections

*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.

Hardware Requirements

• Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
• Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended

 

PC Software Requirements

• Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
• Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
  • Cookies MUST be enabled
  • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
• PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)

• Adobe PDF Reader

• QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player

 

MAC Software Requirements

• Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
• Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
• Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
  • Cookies MUST be enabled
  • Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
• The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
• PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
• Adobe PDF Reader
• Apple QuickTime Media Player