HSC-180 - Phlebotomy Technician

3 credits

An overview and introduction of basic skills as used in specimen handling and phlebotomy. This course is designed to prepare an individual to perform venipuncture and capillary puncture in order to obtain blood specimens for diagnostic procedures. The course will include anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, safety considerations, confidentiality, communication, quality control, collection, transport and processing of all specimens types received in the clinical laboratory.

A School of Health and Patient Simulation course fee will be charged to students who enroll in this course (this fee is in addition to the per-credit tuition and fees).

All required health records and CORI must be on file with no findings by the first day of classes. For Information and detailed requirements please visit the Health and Wellness Center’s page.

Prerequisite(s): High school diploma or G.E.D.

Corequisite(s): HSC-180L HSC-185

Course previously known as: SMC-180