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PLAB-1223-001 Phlebotomy
Prerequisite: Instructor Consent
Skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture and specimen collection on adults, children and infants. Emphasis on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics and medical terminology.
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Notice to Students enrolled in an educational program for preparation of issuance of certain occupational licenses:
Students enrolled in an educational program in preparation for obtaining certain occupational licenses are potentially ineligible for such license if the student has been convicted of an offense. For further information, please contact:
Melodie Graves
Justice Involved Advocate
Student Service Center 117
mgraves24@actx.edu
806-371-5995
Make appointment at https://melodiegraves.youcanbook.me
You can also contact the Legal Clinic, or the faculty member in charge of the educational program that you seek to enroll in. The further information you will receive will include notification to you of your right to request a criminal history evaluation letter from the licensing authority in order to clarify your particular situation.
(2 sem hrs; 2 lec, 1 lab)
On Campus Course
Phlebotomy Essentials by McCall 7e Bundle: Textbook, Workbook and Exam Review, copyright 2020,
ISBN# 9781284206364
Supplies include the following:
COURSE OUTCOMES
Demonstrate infection control and safety practices; describe quality assurance as it relates to specimen collection; explain the role of specimen collection in the overall patient care system; identify collection equipment, various types of additives used, special precautions necessary, and substances that can interfere in clinical analysis of blood constituents; demonstrate venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques on adults, children, and infants; and explain requisitioning, transport and processing.
Specific learning objectives for each section and each laboratory exercise are distributed as part of the lecture/lab handouts.
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Academic dishonesty shall constitute a violation of the college rules and regulations and is punishable as prescribed by Amarillo College Board policies. Academic dishonesty shall include, but is not limited to, cheating on a test/quiz/assignment, plagiarism, and collusion. Cheating shall include:
Plagiarismshall be defined as the appropriating, buying, receiving as a gift, or obtaining by any means another's work and the unacknowledged submission or incorporation of it in one's own written work.
CELLULAR TELEPHONES
Cellular telephones are disruptive during lecture and lab sessions. Cell phones should be turned-off during class time. If the student anticipates an emergency during class time, they should leave the number for the Student Services Office with their contact. The number is 371-5300.
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GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE
If a student is having a problem with the course policies or the instructor, he or she should first try and resolve any such problems through the instructor. If the problem is not resolved, the student may proceed to the Program Director, the Dean of Health Sciences, Vice President of of Academic Affairs, and the College President, IN THAT ORDER.
A student who has a grievance concerning a course in which he or she is enrolled should make an appeal in the following order to the:
1. Instructor: Cynthia Brundage (806) 354-3012
2. Program Director: Kim Boyd (806) 354-6060
3. Department Director: Melissa Burns - (806) 356 3650
4. Dean of Health Sciences: Kim Boyd (806) 354-6060
A = 90.0% - 100.0% of the total points possible for this course
B = 80.0% - 89.9% of the total points possible for this course
C = 70.0% - 79.9% of the total points possible for this course
F = 69.9% or less of the total points possible for this course NOTE: A grade of 'D' is not possible.
Students must maintain a 75% average in all the course components in order to be able to continue to the clinical portion of this course. If a student makes lower than a 70 on a quiz or exam they will be required to participate in tutoring.
The grade for this course will be made up of Chapter exams that will be given either in class, in the success center computer lab, or at home using Respondus Monitor. Along with tubeslist quizzes, labs and lab study questions as well as attendance.
Regular attendance is necessary for satisfactory achievement. Therefore, it is the responsibility of the student to attend class. 90% attendance is required to successfully complete this course. Attendance also includes arriving late and leaving early.
PLAB 1223: Phlebotomy
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Week | Day | Lecture | Assignments/Labs (All assignments due on dates outlined in the course calendar) | |
1 | 1 | Syllabus and ACconnect and Blackboard
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| 2 | Chapter 1-3 |
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2 | 3 | Chapter 4-5
| Infection Control Lab |
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| 4 | Chapter 6-7 | Infection Control Lab (cont) | Exam Ch 4-6 (open Thurs 0000 am - Mon 23:59 pm) | |
3 | 5 | Chapter 8 | Venipuncture Lab | Exam Ch 7-10 (open Thurs 0000 am - Mon 23:59 pm) |
4 | 6 | Chapter 9-10 |
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| 7 | Chapter 11-12 | Syringe Lab | Exam Ch 11-13 (open Thurs 0000 am - Mon 23:59 pm) | |
5 | 8 | Chapters 13 |
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| 9 | Chapters 14 | Butterfly Lab | Exam Ch 14 & Lab Procedures (open Thurs 0000 am - Mon 23:59 pm) | |
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| 10 | Tubelist Final Review | Specimen processing Lab | No exams |
| 11 | Practicum Preparation Final Exam Review |
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7 | 12 | Practical/Tubelist Final |
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13 14 | Prepare for Part 2/ PLAB 1164
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Please refer to the course schedule in course for course due dates and schedule adjustments.
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