MLT 103 - Phlebotomy

2 CR

Orientation to the field of medical laboratory including professionalism and ethics, laboratory safety, and medical terminology. An introduction to blood collection: safety precautions, types of specimens, collection and handling techniques. Routine venipuncture and dermal puncture equipment and procedures as well as special situations and additional techniques used to accommodate them. Offered first summer of the Program. Course originates from UMA.

Prerequisite(s): Admission to the MLT Program or permission of the instructor.