CPT-F: Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Students are introduced to the roles, responsibilities, and professionalism of phlebotomists. Safety and infection control, HIPAA, and ethics as they pertain to phlebotomy are discussed. Venipuncture and dermal puncture will be performed. Students will learn and demonstrate the proper methods for blood specimen collection, handing and processing. The practice of phlebotomy will be discussed. Standard precautions, transmission-based precautions, and body systems will be reviewed.