MASTER SYLLABUS

2020-2021

A.	Academic Division: Health Sciences

B.	Discipline: Health Services Technology

C.	Course Number and Title: PHLB1110 Phlebotomy

D.	Course Coordinator: Melinda Roepke, MSN, RN

Assistant Dean: Melinda Roepke, MSN, RN

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E.	Credit Hours: 2

Lecture: 1 hour

Laboratory: 3 hours

F.	Prerequisites: None

Co-requisite(s): PHLB1210, ELKG1110

G.	Syllabus Effective Date: Fall, 2020

H.	Textbook(s) Title:

Phlebotomy Handbook : Blood Collection Essentials

Author(s): Becan-McBride

Copyright Year: 2004

Edition: 7th

ISBN #: 978-013-1-13334-1

Workbook(s) and/or Lab Manual: None

J.	Course Description: This course introduces students to the theory and practice of phlebotomy using a variety of blood collection techniques. Laboratory procedures include venipuncture and skin puncture techniques. Students will correlate particular laboratory tests with specific color-coding for collection tubes. The course will specialize in the issues and trends in health care including ethics and law, government regulations, professional development, employment opportunities, interviewing techniques, resume writing and job seeking skills. The course includes discussion of practicum experiences. This course is a flex course and may not follow the regular College calendar. The scheduled dates and times vary throughout the year. The course is taught off campus.

K.	College-Wide Learning Outcomes:

College-Wide Learning Outcome	Assessments - - How it is met & When it is met
Communication – Written
Communication – Speech
Intercultural Knowledge and Competence
Critical Thinking
Information Literacy
Quantitative Literacy

L.	Course Outcomes and Assessment Methods:

Upon successful completion of this course, the student shall:

Outcomes	Assessments – How it is met & When it is met
Demonstrate achievement of the program requirements as listed in the student handbook	Weekly lab evaluations.
Safely perform phlebotomy procedures following the criteria listed on the critical skills sheet.	Weekly unit quizzes and final examination Lab check-offs weekly.
Utilize effective communication techniques with patients. Begin to identify psychosocial stressors which interfere with meeting basic human needs. Begin to utilize therapeutic techniques.	Weekly unit quizzes and final examination
Function as an effective beginning team member in selected situations. Report pertinent information to appropriate team member. Record essential data according to policies of clinical agency. Work cooperatively with other team members. Accept guidance from appropriate health team members.	Weekly lab procedure check-offs. Computerized patient healthcare record interaction, charting and records review. Weekly.
Demonstrate knowledge of the concepts and principles related to common phlebotomy interventions such as: Infection control. Documentation, specimen handling and transportation Blood collection equipment Phlebotomy/venipuncture procedures Collecting capillary blood specimens Complications of blood collections Pediatric procedures Arterial, intravenous and special collection procedures Elderly, home and long-term care collections Urinalysis, body fluids and other specimens Forensic, toxicology, workplace testing	Weekly lab evaluations during the term Computer charting assignments weekly during the term Weekly unit quizzes and final exams
Describe the issues and current trends that affect health care to include ethics and law, and government regulations	Weekly unit quizzes and final examination
Describe the makeup of what professional development plan	Weekly unit quizzes and final examination
Describe employment opportunities in our area	Weekly unit quizzes and final examination
Describe professional interviewing techniques	Weekly unit quizzes and final examination
Write a resume and post on the College’s job board	By the last few week of the term the student will write and post their resume

M.	Topical Timeline (Subject to Change):

Infection control.

Documentation, specimen handling and transportation

Blood collection equipment

Phlebotomy/venipuncture procedures

Collecting capillary blood specimens

Complications of blood collections

Pediatric procedures

Arterial, intravenous and special collection procedures

Elderly, home and long-term care collections

Urinalysis, body fluids and other specimens

Forensic, toxicology, workplace testing

Resume writing

Professional interviewing techniques

Professional development

Current trend in health care

Medical ethics and the law

N.	Course Assignments:

Independent study project

Clinical laboratory simulation experiences/demonstrations

Computer assisted instruction

Individual Conference

Written assignments

Assigned readings

Class presentations

Laboratory check-offs

O.	Recommended Grading Scale:

NUMERIC	GRADE	POINTS	DEFINITION
93–100	A	4.00	Superior
90–92	A-	3.67	Superior
87–89	B+	3.33	Above Average
83–86	B	3.00	Above Average
80–82	B-	2.67	Above Average
77–79	C+	2.33	Average
73–76	C	2.00	Average
70-72	C-	1.67	Below Average
67–69	D+	1.33	Below Average
63-66	D	1.00	Below Average
60-62	D-	0.67	Poor
00-59	F	0.00	Failure

P.	Grading and Testing Guidelines:

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Q.	Examination Policy:

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R.	Class Attendance and Homework Make-Up Policy:

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S.	Classroom Expectations:

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T.	College Procedures/Policies:

Important information regarding College Procedures and Policies can be found on the syllabus supplement located at

http://catalog.ncstatecollege.edu/mime/download.pdf?catoid=5&ftype=2&foid=3