Advanced Infectious Disease Control and Bio-hazards

• Blood-Borne Disease
• Nosocomial Infection

Anticoagulation Theory

• Bleeding Time
• Common Hematology tests

Pre-analytical Sources of Error in Specimen Collection, Transport, Processing and Storage

Risk Factors and Appropriate Responses to Complications in Phlebotomy

• CHRONIC PAIN, NERVE PAIN OR DAMAGE

Anatomical Site Selection and Patient Preparation (Blood Cultures, Arterial Punctures, and Ports/Vascular Devices)

Recognition of Problems with Test Requisitions, Specimen Transport and Processing, and Corrective Actions to take for problems with Test Requisitions, Specimen Transport and Processing

• Completing a Laboratory Test Requisition (CLIA)
• Specimen Labeling

Non-Blood Requirements

Communication in Phlebotomy

Quality Assurance in Phlebotomy Necessary to Provide Accurate and Reliable Results

Legal and Ethical Issues Related to Blood Collection

• Common issues in phlebotomy related lawsuits

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