5 courses with the subject PH, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
PH 100Introduction to Phlebotomy 15 Clock Hours
This course offers a general introduction to the process of blood collection. Skills in correct specimen collection and handling are presented as well as knowledge of the types of specimens collected. Students are also introduced to the importance of safety precautions and the strict Adherence to these precautions that is essential to protect the phlebotomist. Upon completion of this course, the student will have the basic knowledge and understanding of their role and responsibilities as a professional Phlebotomist, enabling them to demonstrate and proficiently perform as a Phlebotomist using basic infection control and safety. Health, fire, and safety are emphasized in each course of this program.
Phlebotomy course is designed to teach the knowledge in technical and procedural aspects of basic phlebotomy, including collection of blood specimens and venipuncture required to perform the essential phlebotomy skills and competencies. This Phlebotomy course includes theory and hands-on instruction that will teach students the concepts of Introduction to Phlebotomy & Infection Control, Legal Issues in Healthcare, Introduction to Human Anatomy & Physiology, Phlebotomy Equipment & Supplies, Phlebotomy Procedures, and Phlebotomy Fundamental Essentials. This course is designed for leaner’s who want to advance their career or interested in starting a career in the medical field to become a phlebotomy technician. Health, fire, and safety are emphasized in each course of this program. Descriptions for the following courses in common with the Medical Assistant (Diploma) program are in Section IV-B. AT105, AT106, and AT107 Anatomy/Terminology I, II, and III 5 Credit Hours (each)
PH 110Medical Terminology and Body Systems Overview 10 Clock Hours
This course provides the framework for understanding medical language and terminology used by health care professionals. Students will gain an understanding of the rules of building and analyzing medical terms from word origins and will learn correct pronunciation, definitions, and spelling for all of the body systems, major pathological conditions, common disorders, prescribed medications, and more. Major course topics include the pronunciation, defining, and spelling of medical terminology, word roots, prefixes, suffixes, and connecting/combining forms, as well as interpreting common abbreviations, relating medical terms to structure and function, and recognizing major conditions, diseases and disorders of the human body. Health, fire, and safety are emphasized in each course of this program. 114
PH 120Phlebotomy Application and Procedures 20 Clock Hours
The profession of phlebotomy is taught through didactics, student laboratory, and clinical experiences. This course will focus on skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Blood collection procedures performed includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults. Collection of specimens from children and infants is discussed. Emphasis will be placed on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology. laboratory. Health, fire, and safety are emphasized in each course of this program.
