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PCT 114-P Introduction to phlebotomy

Length of Course 10 Hours (2 days)

Course Description The student will show understanding of the routines related to blood collection and safety including the role of a phlebotomist working as a health-care professional. Students will show the application of ethical consideration and standards used in the laboratory.

Course Objectives At the end of this course, the future Patient Care Technician will1. Define phlebotomy and identify health professionals who

perform phlebotomy procedures.2. Identify the importance of phlebotomy procedures to the

overall care of the patient.3. List professional competencies for phlebotomists and key

elements of a performance assessment.4. List members of a health care team who interact with

phlebotomists.5. Describe the roles of clinical laboratory personnel and

common laboratory departments/sections.6. Describe health care settings in which phlebotomy services

are routinely performed.7. Explain components of professionalism and desired

character traits for phlebotomists.8. Describe coping skills that are used for stress in the

workplace.9. List the basic tools used in quality improvement activities

and give examples of how a phlebotomist can participate in quality improvement activities.

10. Define the difference between quality improvement and quality control

Resources Required Textbook: Phlebotomy A Competency Based Approach, 4th Ed. Katherine A. Booth, Lillian Mundt

To successfully complete this course, you will need1. Notebook or writing paper2. Black Ink Pen3. Pencils

Additional Print Resources1. Handouts2. Computers with PowerPoint software for project3. eGlobal Library access

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Online ResourcesPrerequisites NoneOutside Work Valley Grande Institute does not award credit of any kind for

independent study. However, it is an expectation that students perform additional study and reading outside of the classroom to augment classroom instruction. The Research assignment noted below will require student effort outside of the classroom.

Course Evaluation MethodsQuizzes 5%Homework 5%Test/Exam 65%Final Exam 25%.

Grading Scale 90 – 100 A80 – 89 B70 – 79 C69 or below FA final course grade of 70 is required to pass this course

Instructional Methods LectureOnline ResearchStudent Lab Practice

Additional Information Students will adhere to the school conduct policy and dress code policy at all times, NO EXCUSES, student with incomplete uniform or uniform not in compliance with the standard of the medical field will be asked to go home and change and dress appropriately; use of cell phones during class time is prohibited; no food or drinks allowed in classroom.Attendance is mandatory; students missing a day of school are responsible for obtaining the missing assignments from instructor or classmates. Absences cannot be used to excuse students for taking a test on designated date and time, taking a test on a different day and/or time will be considered late and points will be deducted no exceptions. Quizzes cannot be made up; tutoring will be available for all and any students that request it or are recommended by their instructor for tutoring, students are responsible for scheduling a tutoring session. For makeup work please refer to student catalog.Students who missed 7 days in a row will be dropped.

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PCT 115-P Anatomy Vascular System

Length of Course 30 Hours (5 days)

Course Description The student will identify the vital parts of the vascular system and demonstrate understanding of their function and anatomy. The student will demonstrate proficiency in medical terminology. The student will identify those areas of the vascular system that are specific for venipuncture.

Course Objectives At the end of this course, the future Patient Care Technician will1. Define medical terminology using word elements such

as roots, prefixes, and suffixes.2. Define words commonly used in the clinical laboratory.3. Describe how laboratory testing is used to assess body

functions and disease.4. Define the differences among the terms anatomy,

physiology, and pathology.5. Describe the directional terms, anatomic surface

regions, and cavities of the body.6. Describe the role of homeostasis in normal body

functioning.7. Describe the types of specimens that are analyzed in the

clinical laboratory..8. List pathologic conditions and common laboratory tests

associated with the cardiovascular and lymphatic systems.

9. Describe the properties of arterial blood, venous blood, and capillary blood.

10. Identify and describe the cellular and noncellular components of blood.

Resources Required Textbook: Phlebotomy A Competency Based Approach, 4th Ed. Katherine A. Booth, Lillian Mundt

To successfully complete this course, you will need4. Notebook or writing paper5. Black Ink Pen6. Pencils

Additional Print Resources4. Handouts5. Computers with PowerPoint software for project6. eGlobal Library access

Online ResourcesPrerequisites

www.Quia.comNone

Outside Work Valley Grande Institute does not award credit of any kind for

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independent study. However, it is an expectation that students perform additional study and reading outside of the classroom to augment classroom instruction. The Research assignment noted below will require student effort outside of the classroom.

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Course Evaluation MethodsQuizzes 5%Homework 5%Test/Exam 65%Final Exam 25%.

Grading Scale 90 – 100 A80 – 89 B70 – 79 C69 or below FA final course grade of 70 is required to pass this course

Instructional Methods LectureOnline ResearchStudent Lab Practice

Additional Information Students will adhere to the school conduct policy and dress code policy at all times, NO EXCUSES, student with incomplete uniform or uniform not in compliance with the standard of the medical field will be asked to go home and change and dress appropriately; use of cell phones during class time is prohibited; no food or drinks allowed in classroom.Attendance is mandatory; students missing a day of school are responsible for obtaining the missing assignments from instructor or classmates. Absences cannot be used to excuse students for taking a test on designated date and time, taking a test on a different day and/or time will be considered late and points will be deducted no exceptions. Quizzes cannot be made up; tutoring will be available for all and any students that request it or are recommended by their instructor for tutoring, students are responsible for scheduling a tutoring session. For makeup work please refer to student catalog.Students who missed 7 days in a row will be dropped.

PCT 116-P Phlebotomy Ethics

Length of Course 14 Hours (3days)

Course Description The student will identify and show how to apply the ethical responsibility a phlebotomist has when providing quality care to

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patients including the patient's Bill of Rights issue and issues such as confidentiality, continuity of care, hospital rules, and the "right to refuse" treatment

Course Objectives At the end of this course, the future Patient Care Technician will1. Define basic ethical and legal terms and explain how

they differ2. Describe types of consent used in health care settings,

including informed consent and implied consent3. Describe how to avoid litigation as it relates to blood

collection4. Define standard of care from a legal and a health care

provider’s perspective5. Identify key elements of the Health Insurance Portability

and Accountability Act (HIPAA)6. List key factors common to health professional liability

insurance policies7. List common issues in lawsuits against healthcare

providers and prevention tips to avoid lawsuits in phlebotomy.

Resources Required Textbook: Phlebotomy A Competency Based Approach, 4th Ed. Katherine A. Booth, Lillian Mundt

To successfully complete this course, you will need1. Notebook or writing paper2. Black Ink Pen3. Pencils

Additional Print Resources4. Handouts5. Computers with PowerPoint software for project6. eGlobal Library access

Online Resources www.Quia.com

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Outside Work Valley Grande Institute does not award credit of any kind for independent study. However, it is an expectation that students perform additional study and reading outside of the classroom to augment classroom instruction. The Research assignment noted below will require student effort outside of the classroom.

Course Evaluation MethodsQuizzes 5%Homework 5%Test/Exam 65%Final Exam 25%.

Grading Scale 90 – 100 A80 – 89 B70 – 79 C69 or below FA final course grade of 70 is required to pass this course

Instructional Methods LectureOnline ResearchStudent Lab Practice

Additional Information Students will adhere to the school conduct policy and dress code policy at all times, NO EXCUSES, student with incomplete uniform or uniform not in compliance with the standard of the medical field will be asked to go home and change and dress appropriately; use of cell phones during class time is prohibited; no food or drinks allowed in classroom.Attendance is mandatory; students missing a day of school are responsible for obtaining the missing assignments from instructor or classmates. Absences cannot be used to excuse students for taking a test on designated date and time, taking a test on a different day and/or time will be considered late and points will be deducted no exceptions. Quizzes cannot be made up; tutoring will be available for all and any students that request it or are recommended by their instructor for tutoring, students are responsible for scheduling a tutoring session. For makeup work please refer to student catalog.Students who missed 7 days in a row will be dropped.

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PCT 117-P Lab Safety/Infection ControlLength of Course 14 Hours (3days)

Course Description The student will identify and show how to apply the ethical responsibility a phlebotomist has when providing quality care to patients including the patient's Bill of Rights issue and issues such as confidentiality, continuity of care, hospital rules, and the "right to refuse" treatment

Course Objectives At the end of this course, the future Patient Care Technician will1. Discuss safety awareness for health care workers2. Describe the essential elements of a disaster emergency

plan for a health care facility.3. Explain the safety policies and procedures that must be

followed in specimen collection and transportation4. Describe the safe use of equipment in health care

facilities.5. Explain the infection control policies and procedures that

must be followed in specimen collection and transportation

6. Define the terms health care associated, health care acquired, and nosocomial infections.

7. Identify the basic programs for infection control and isolation procedures.

8. Explain the proper techniques for handwashing, gowning, gloving, masking, double bagging, and entering and exiting the various isolation areas.

9. Identify steps to avoid transmission of blood-borne pathogens.

10. Identify ways to reduce risks for infections and accidental needlesticks.

Resources Required Textbook: Phlebotomy A Competency Based Approach, 4th Ed. Katherine A. Booth, Lillian Mundt

To successfully complete this course, you will need1. Notebook or writing paper2. Black Ink Pen3. Pencils

Additional Print Resources1. Handouts2. Computers with PowerPoint software for project3. eGlobal Library access

Online Resources www.Quia.com

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Outside Work Valley Grande Institute does not award credit of any kind for independent study. However, it is an expectation that students perform additional study and reading outside of the classroom to augment classroom instruction. The Research assignment noted below will require student effort outside of the classroom.

Course Evaluation MethodsQuizzes 5%Homework 5%Test/Exam 65%Final Exam 25%.

Grading Scale 90 – 100 A80 – 89 B70 – 79 C69 or below FA final course grade of 70 is required to pass this course

Instructional Methods LectureOnline ResearchStudent Lab Practice

Additional Information Students will adhere to the school conduct policy and dress code policy at all times, NO EXCUSES, student with incomplete uniform or uniform not in compliance with the standard of the medical field will be asked to go home and change and dress appropriately; use of cell phones during class time is prohibited; no food or drinks allowed in classroom.Attendance is mandatory; students missing a day of school are responsible for obtaining the missing assignments from instructor or classmates. Absences cannot be used to excuse students for taking a test on designated date and time, taking a test on a different day and/or time will be considered late and points will be deducted no exceptions. Quizzes cannot be made up; tutoring will be available for all and any students that request it or are recommended by their instructor for tutoring, students are responsible for scheduling a tutoring session. For makeup work please refer to student catalog.Students who missed 7 days in a row will be dropped.

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Length of CoursePCT 118-Phlebotomy Procedures62Hours (10 days)

Course Description The student will identify and show how to apply the ethical responsibility a phlebotomist has when providing quality care to patients including the patient's Bill of Rights issue and issues such as confidentiality, continuity of care, hospital rules, and the "right to refuse" treatment

Course Objectives At the end of this course, the future Patient Care Technician will

Resources Required 1. Describe the latest phlebotomy safety supplies and equipment and evaluate their effectiveness in blood collection.

2. Identify the various supplies that should be carried on a specimen collection tray when collecting blood by venipuncture or skin puncture.

3. entify the types of safety equipment needed to collect blood by venipuncture and skin puncture.

4. List supplies and equipment used in a typical venipuncture procedure.

5. Describe detailed steps in the patient identification process and what to do if information is missing.

6. Identify the most appropriate sites for venipuncture and situations when these sites might not be acceptable.

7. Describe the decontamination process and the agents used to decontaminate skin for routine blood tests and blood cultures.

8. List supplies and equipment used in a typical venipuncture procedure.

9. Describe the decontamination process and the agents used to decontaminate skin for routine blood tests and blood cultures.

Textbook: Phlebotomy A Competency Based Approach, 4th Ed. Katherine A. Booth, Lillian Mundt

To successfully complete this course, you will need1. Notebook or writing paper2. Black Ink Pen3. Pencils

Additional Print Resources1. Handouts2. Computers with PowerPoint software for project3. eGlobal Library access

Online Resources www.Quia.com

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Outside Work Valley Grande Institute does not award credit of any kind for independent study. However, it is an expectation that students perform additional study and reading outside of the classroom to augment classroom instruction. The Research assignment noted below will require student effort outside of the classroom.

Course Evaluation MethodsQuizzes 5%Homework 5%Test/Exam 65%Final Exam 25%.

Grading Scale 90 – 100 A80 – 89 B70 – 79 C69 or below FA final course grade of 70 is required to pass this course

Instructional Methods LectureOnline ResearchStudent Lab Practice

Additional Information Students will adhere to the school conduct policy and dress code policy at all times, NO EXCUSES, student with incomplete uniform or uniform not in compliance with the standard of the medical field will be asked to go home and change and dress appropriately; use of cell phones during class time is prohibited; no food or drinks allowed in classroom.Attendance is mandatory; students missing a day of school are responsible for obtaining the missing assignments from instructor or classmates. Absences cannot be used to excuse students for taking a test on designated date and time, taking a test on a different day and/or time will be considered late and points will be deducted no exceptions. Quizzes cannot be made up; tutoring will be available for all and any students that request it or are recommended by their instructor for tutoring, students are responsible for scheduling a tutoring session. For makeup work please refer to student catalog.Students who missed 7 days in a row will be dropped.

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PCT 119-P HematologyLength of Course 47Hours (8 days)

Course Description The student will classify the various components of hematology, assess the importance of C.B.C., define blood banking procedures and also define various blood types and morphology. Students will show understanding of HIV/AIDS and blood borne pathogens. The student will use the hematocrit and centrifuge machine and demonstrate quality control procedures. Students will prepare microscope slides to examine blood cell types.

Course Objectives At the end of this course, the future Patient Care Technician will

Resources Required

1. List and describe the functions served by the medical record.

2. Identify the information contained in each of the following medical office administrative documents: patient registration record, NPP form, and correspondence

3. Describe how scheduling appointments efficiently meets the needs of both physicians and patients.

4. Describe the correct use of appointment books and computer scheduling to make appointments

5. Describe the importance of effective telephone courtesy and a pleasing telephone personality for the patient care technician.

Textbook: Phlebotomy A Competency Based Approach, 4th Ed. Katherine A. Booth, Lillian Mundt

To successfully complete this course, you will need4. Notebook or writing paper5. Black Ink Pen6. Pencils

Additional Print Resources4. Handouts5. Computers with PowerPoint software for project6. eGlobal Library access

Online Resources www.Quia.com

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Outside Work Valley Grande Institute does not award credit of any kind for independent study. However, it is an expectation that students perform additional study and reading outside of the classroom to augment classroom instruction. The Research assignment noted below will require student effort outside of the classroom.

Course Evaluation MethodsQuizzes 5%Homework 5%Test/Exam 65%Final Exam 25%.

Grading Scale 90 – 100 A80 – 89 B70 – 79 C69 or below FA final course grade of 70 is required to pass this course

Instructional Methods LectureOnline ResearchStudent Lab Practice

Additional Information Students will adhere to the school conduct policy and dress code policy at all times, NO EXCUSES, student with incomplete uniform or uniform not in compliance with the standard of the medical field will be asked to go home and change and dress appropriately; use of cell phones during class time is prohibited; no food or drinks allowed in classroom.Attendance is mandatory; students missing a day of school are responsible for obtaining the missing assignments from instructor or classmates. Absences cannot be used to excuse students for taking a test on designated date and time, taking a test on a different day and/or time will be considered late and points will be deducted no exceptions. Quizzes cannot be made up; tutoring will be available for all and any students that request it or are recommended by their instructor for tutoring, students are responsible for scheduling a tutoring session. For makeup work please refer to student catalog.Students who missed 7 days in a row will be dropped.

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PCT 120-P Urine and Body FluidsLength of Course 50Hours (8 days)

Course Description The student will do a procedural urinalysis. Students will use microscopic techniques to analyze urine and body fluid samples, and determine the cell types in a normal urine and infected urine. They will describe these procedures and make a report by completing a test report. Students will demonstrate the collection of specimens and perform clinical analysis including test for glucose, and hematuria.

Course Objectives At the end of this course, the future Patient Care Technician will

Resources Required

1. List and describe the functions served by the medical record.

2. Identify the information contained in each of the following medical office administrative documents: patient registration record, NPP form, and correspondence

3. Describe how scheduling appointments efficiently meets the needs of both physicians and patients.

4. Describe the correct use of appointment books and computer scheduling to make appointments

5. Describe the importance of effective telephone courtesy and a pleasing telephone personality for the patient care technician.

Textbook: Phlebotomy A Competency Based Approach, 4th Ed. Katherine A. Booth, Lillian Mundt

To successfully complete this course, you will need1. Notebook or writing paper2. Black Ink Pen3. Pencils

Additional Print Resources4. Handouts5. Computers with PowerPoint software for project6. eGlobal Library access

Online Resources www.Quia.com

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Outside Work Valley Grande Institute does not award credit of any kind for independent study. However, it is an expectation that students perform additional study and reading outside of the classroom to augment classroom instruction. The Research assignment noted below will require student effort outside of the classroom.

Course Evaluation MethodsQuizzes 5%Homework 5%Test/Exam 65%Final Exam 25%.

Grading Scale 90 – 100 A80 – 89 B70 – 79 C69 or below FA final course grade of 70 is required to pass this course

Instructional Methods LectureOnline ResearchStudent Lab Practice

Additional Information Students will adhere to the school conduct policy and dress code policy at all times, NO EXCUSES, student with incomplete uniform or uniform not in compliance with the standard of the medical field will be asked to go home and change and dress appropriately; use of cell phones during class time is prohibited; no food or drinks allowed in classroom.Attendance is mandatory; students missing a day of school are responsible for obtaining the missing assignments from instructor or classmates. Absences cannot be used to excuse students for taking a test on designated date and time, taking a test on a different day and/or time will be considered late and points will be deducted no exceptions. Quizzes cannot be made up; tutoring will be available for all and any students that request it or are recommended by their instructor for tutoring, students are responsible for scheduling a tutoring session. For makeup work please refer to student catalog.Students who missed 7 days in a row will be dropped.

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