PHL 103 INTRODUCTION TO VENIPUNCTURE (3-2-4)
Prerequisite: Program admission
Provides an introduction to blood collecting techniques and processing specimens. Emphasis is placed on the knowledge and skills needed to collect all types of blood samples from hospitalized patients. Topics include: venipuncture procedure and safety; isolation techniques; venipuncture problems and definitions; lab test profiles; other specimen collections; patient care areas; test combinations; skin punctures; specimen processing; CPR; and professional ethics and malpractice; certification and licensure.

PHL 105 CLINICAL PRACTICE (0-24-8)
Prerequisites: AHS 101, AHS 109, PHL 103
Provides work experience in a clinical setting. Emphasis is placed on enhancing skills in venipuncture techniques. Topics include: introduction to hospital policies; procedures and work ethics; routine collections; adult, pediatric and newborn; and special procedures.