Phlebotomy

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Discuss the function and structure of veins. Identify the names and locations of the veins most suitable for phlebotomy.
• List equipment and supplies needed to collect blood and discuss the correct use of each.
• Describe the steps in performing a venipuncture procedure.
• Discuss techniques and equipment used to minimize biohazard exposure.
• Identify procedure errors and discuss remedies for each.
• Identify complications associated with blood collection and discuss how appropriately to respond when each occurs.
• Recognize sub-optimal specimens and their effect on the quality of laboratory test results.


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AUTHORS Ruth E. McCall, BS, MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA) Cathee M. Tankersley, MT(ASCP), CLS(NCA) Joyce A. Behrens, MS, MT(ASCP) Kathryn E. Piper Dan Albay, BS Sen Chiang, BS Adam R. Orkand, BA Michael L. Astion, MD, PhD

CONTINUING EDUCATION Course # : 466-001-02 Contact Hours : 1.5

Pediatric Phlebotomy

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• List the equipment and supplies needed to perform a pediatric blood draw.
• List the key patient considerations for various age groups of pediatric patients.
• Describe the steps in performing a pediatric venipuncture using a syringe and butterfly needle.
• Describe the steps in performing pediatric finger stick and heel stick procedures.
• Describe the steps in performing a capillary blood gas.

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  AUTHORS Victoria Robbe, MT (ASCP)* Floro Raza, BS* Valerie Hoffman, BS* Joyce A. Behrens, MS, MT (ASCP) David Chou, MD Rev. Don Broyles, HSD Adam R. Orkand, BA Michael L. Astion, MD, PhD *Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle, Washington

  CONTINUING EDUCATION Course # : 466-017-02 Contact Hours : 1

Advanced Phlebotomy

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• List the equipment and supplies needed for blood collection and describe the correct use of each.
• Describe the steps in performing venipuncture procedures using the evacuated tube assembly with butterfly needle.
• Describe the steps in performing a skin puncture procedure.
• Describe the steps in performing a blood culture procedure.

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  AUTHORS Joyce A. Behrens, MS, MT (ASCP) Victoria Robbe, MT (ASCP)* David Chou, MD Rev. Don Broyles, HSD Adam R. Orkand, BA Michael L. Astion, MD, PhD *Children's Hospital and Regional Medical Center, Seattle, Washington

  CONTINUING EDUCATION Course # : 466-016-02 Contact Hours : 1

Specimen Processing

LEARNING OBJECTIVES

• Explain the role of Specimen Processing Services (SPS) in the clinical laboratory, and describe each phase of specimen processing.
• Describe 2 common safety problems for specimen processing personnel and how to avoid these problems.
• Define protected health information (PHI) and list 3 ways that specimen processing personnel must protect patient confidentiality.
• Describe 3 common problems that can occur during specimen processing and how to handle and reduce each of these problems.
• Describe the following procedures:
  • Add-ons
  • Cancellations
  • Urgency Upgrades

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  AUTHORS Adam Orkand, BA Charles M. Thompson, BA Karen Holloway, BA David Chou, MD Michael L. Astion, MD, PhD

  CONTINUING EDUCATION Course # : 466-024-03 Contact Hours : 2