MLSC 3370 - Phlebotomy and Sample Processing

Prerequisites: BIOL 2253. In this course, students will be introduced to medical terminology including an overview of common prefixes, suffixes, and root words that are used in the field. The course will include quality assessment as it relates to specimen collection; infection control; role of the phlebotomist; blood collection procedures, non-blood specimen collection practices; sample transportation, processing, and management; medical and legal ethics as they relate to phlebotomy services. Laboratory fee; 2 credits.