MLT 103 - Phlebotomy

2 credits
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. Course originates from UMA
When Offered: Offered first summer of the Program

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