Branch: Kingston, Spanish Town, Ocho Rios, Montego Bay, St. Elizabeth & Online
Course Outline:
Unit 1 – Introduction to Phlebotomy & Medical Terminology
Unit 2 – Anatomy & Physiology
Unit 3 – The Steps in procedures and their importance & Phlebotomy Techniques
Unit 4 – Phlebotomy Techniques & Clinical Laboratory Procedures
Unit 5 – Written Assessment & Clinical Laboratory Procedures
Unit 6 – Clinical Laboratory Procedures
Unit 7 – Communication & Interpersonal Relationships & Professional Ethics
Unit 8 – Regulatory Guidelines for phlebotomy Practice
Unit 9 – Regulatory Guidelines for phlebotomy Practice & Quality Assurance in Phlebotomy
Unit 10 – Regulatory Guidelines for phlebotomy Practice
Unit 11 – Waste Disposal & Decontamination Techniques
Unit 12 – Feature & Use of Phlebotomy Equipment & Written Assessment
Unit 13 – Data Entry
Unit 14 – ABO, Covid-19 Testing & Capillary
Course Summary
The Phlebotomy Technician is a valuable member of the health care team responsible for the collection, packaging and transportation of blood and specimens to a laboratory, Phlebotomy is the collection of blood I treatment and prevention of disease.
This programme will prepare individuals to do venipuncture and collect blood specimens for labs analysis. Focus is on the techniques for collecting blood samples. Opportunities are provided for learners to perform routine venipuncture routine capillary puncture and special collection procedures. This course also helps the student perform tests such as blood glucose, specimen collection, and bleeding times. Upon completion of this programme, the successful student will have the basic knowledge and practical skills necessary to become an entry-level Phlebotomist. This programme met the needs of students with no prior knowledge or experience in phlebotomy.
Uniform
Light blue bush jacket/Guayabera Shirt, Navy blue pants/skirt
Program Notes
- Phlebotomy Techniques
- Program Notes
Recommended Textbook
Procedures in Phlebotomy – John C. Flynn Jr
Each student must purchase the recommended textbook. The resources books are optional