Course of Study - Findlay City Schools

Phlebotomist Specialization
Unit 7:
BIL:
EDU:
Phlebotomist
Essential
12 AD
P
R
Competency 7.1: Identify the phlebotomist’s role as a member of a health care team.
Descriptors:
7.1.1 Recognize the roles and qualifications of the phlebotomist.
7.1.2 Identify the professional associations related to the phlebotomist profession.
7.1.3 Identify education and training required to work as a phlebotomist.
7.1.4 Describe the organizational structure of the clinical laboratory department.
7.1.5 Define the phlebotomist’s role in collecting and/or transporting specimens to the lab.
BIL:
EDU:
Essential
12 AD
P
R
Competency 7.2: Demonstrate specimen collection and specimen integrity in the delivery of
patient care.
Descriptors:
7.2.1 List the general criteria for suitability of a specimen for analysis and reasons for
specimen rejection or recollection.
7.2.2 Explain the importance of timed, fasting and stat specimens, as related to specimen
integrity and patient care.
7.2.3 Explain the reasons for processing procedures.
7.2.4 Implement corrective quality control techniques where indicated.
BIL:
EDU:
Essential
12 AD
P
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Competency 7.3: Identify blood collection supplies/equipment.
Descriptors:
7.3.1 List the types of laboratory procedures performed in the various sections of the clinical
laboratory department.
7.3.2 Describe the types of patient specimens that are analyzed in the clinical laboratory (e.g.,
routine blood tests of newborn and adult).
7.3.3 Differentiate tube stopper colors.
7.3.4 Identify tube additives and their actions.
7.3.5 List the supplies that should be carried on a phlebotomist’s tray when collecting micro
specimens.
7.3.6 Maintain collection equipment.