ALDH 2103: ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY
SPRING 2015
Sherry Gibbany, MA, MT(ASCP)
Office Location: A110 - South Campus
Office Hours: As Posted
Office Phone: 870-391-3288
Email: sgibbany@northark.edu
NORTH ARKANSAS COLLEGE
Harrison, Arkansas
ALDH 2103: ADVANCED PHLEBOTOMY
Semester:
Times:
Spring 2015
Monday 1 pm – 350 pm
Instructor:
Office:
Office Hours:
Office Phone:
Email Address:
Sherry Gibbany, MA, MT(ASCP)
South Campus, Room A110
As posted
870-391-3288
sgibbany@northark.edu
3 credits
Course Description:
This course is a continuation of Basic Phlebotomy. This course will go in more depth about
clinical laboratory departments and testing, specialized phlebotomy procedures such as:
bleeding times, therapeutic collections, difficult draws, blood cultures, glucose tolerance
testing. This course will also include in depth discussions of HIPAA, medical and legal issues and
healthcare law procedures. The student will also learn to perform waived tests such as:
glucose screening, cholesterol screening, urinalysis dipsticks, pregnancy tests and strep screens.
This course will also include preparation for the Phlebotomy Certification Examination. This
course will be offered on demand only.
Prerequisites:
ALDH 1013: Basic Phlebotomy or approval of instructor. Must have obtained a C or above
in Basic Phlebotomy.
Textbooks:
McCall, Ruth E. and Cathee M. Tankersley, Phlebotomy Essentials, 5th edition. Lippincott
Williams & Wilkins, 2012.
References:
Garza, Diana and Kathleen Becan-McBride, Phlebotomy Simplified, 2nd ed, Prentice Hall, 2013.
Ernest, Dennis, Applied Phlebotomy, Lippincott, 2005.
Selected Video Tapes:
Basic Venipuncture, Center for Phlebotomy Education, 2004.
Blood Collection: Special Procedures, ASCP press, 1991.
Blood Collection: The Difficult Draw, ASCP press, 1992.
Blood Collection: The Pediatric Patient, ASCP press, 1990.
Preventing Preanalytical Errors, Center for Phlebotomy Education, 2004.
Avoiding Phlebotomy Related Lawsuits, Center for Phlebotomy Education, 2004.
Skin Punctures & Newborn Screens, Center for Phlebotomy Education, 2008.
Arterial Blood Gases, Center for Phlebotomy Education, 2009.
Teaching Methodologies:
Lecture, class discussions, audio-visual presentations, and student laboratory practice.
Behavioral Objectives:
Upon completion of this course, the student will be able to:
1. To demonstrate a better working knowledge of phlebotomy procedures.
2. Describe necessary safety techniques used in Phlebotomy and other areas of the hospital to
insure Universal Precautions are being followed and to prevent infection caused by
bloodborne and other pathogens.
3. Describe proper phlebotomy techniques including challenges of phlebotomy, specimen
considerations, arterial blood collections and special procedures.
4. Discuss common test tubes used in obtaining a specimen of blood:
a. Additive(s) in each tube
b. Whether each tube produces serum or plasma
c. Tests that cannot be performed on the specimen in each tube and why
d. Common tests performed on each tube
e. Order of draw tubes
f. Department of laboratory where tube most commonly used
5. Discuss blood collection in various populations: newborn, pediatrics, geriatrics.
6. Explain proper procedures for collection of non-blood procedures.
7. Describe the specific transport, handling and processing of blood and non-blood specimens.
8. Discuss legal and ethical issues in phlebotomy.
9. Demonstrate understanding of confidentiality, professional behavior and appearance,
communication and patient interaction.
10. Successfully complete all tasks required under “Psychomotor Objectives.”
Terminal Psychomotor Objectives:
Those objectives marked with a “*” must be successfully completed as written for the student
to pass ALDH 2103.
1. *Perform a venipuncture correctly under the direct observation of the instructor.
2. *Perform a capillary puncture correctly under the direct observation of the instructor.
3. *Properly demonstrate the use of the glucometer and cholesterol accucheck and other
point of care testing procedures.
4. *Perform an arterial puncture on the artificial phlebotomy devices.
5. *Properly prepare a phlebotomy site for blood culture/unit of blood.
Methods of Evaluation:
Lecture quizzes/assignments
Lecture tests
Laboratory participation and completion of all exercises
Laboratory pracitical examinations/assignments/quizzes
Final examination
All assignments, tests, quizzes and practicals will be graded on a point basis. Final grades will be
determined by total points accumulated in both lecture and laboratory sessions.
Grading Scale:
A = 90 – 100%
B = 80 – 89%
C = 70 – 79%
D = 60- 69%
F = below 60%
Grade Breakdown
Exams - 35%
Final - 20%
Homework – 10%
Quizzes – 15%
Practical – 20%
MISCELLANEOUS
Attendance:
In accordance with the attendance policy outlined in the college catalog, students are expected
to attend all class meetings. Any penalties for absences may be left to the discretion of the
instructor. It is the responsibility of the faculty members to advise their classes, in writing, of
their attendance policy. It is the responsibility of the student to drop the class when becomes
clear that the student has missed too many days or is not successful. The instructor will
attempt to contact the student to inform them of their position If you have an excused
absence please inform the instructor. Class attendance is a reflection on your job performance
in a profession.
Feel free to have a classmate to tape the lecture if an absence is necessary Have a classmate
turn in any assignments that may be due that day. Most lectures will be recorded and posted
on portal.
If a test is missed from any component of this course, due to illness or other reason, it MUST be
made up by the next class session, prior to class. All missed tests are placed in the testing
center the morning following the test and must be taken before the next class session. Should
you fail to take an examination prior to the next class it will be given a grade of zero (0). If for
any reason a curve is given on a test, it will not be given to students that make up a test.
All work is done on the assigned date at the beginning of the class session. Because this class
only meets once a week, all assignments must be turned in 2 days following class meeting.
Assignments can be emailed to me via sgibbany@northark.edu, placed in my mailbox in the
faculty/secretary’s lounge or faxed to me. Any assignment not handed in on time will lose
30% of the grade for the assignment.
All pending assignments must be handed in prior to the last day of class noted on the
Lecture/Laboratory Session Schedule. No assignment will be accepted after this date and a
zero (0) will be given for each assignment missed
Tardiness Policy:
PLEASE DO NOT MAKE A HABIT OF BEING TARDY, IT IS DISRUPTIVE TO THE CLASS. THIS IS
ALSO A POOR REPRESENTATION AS A PROFESSIONAL.
Academic Dishonesty & Integrity:
Academic dishonesty is defined on page 33 of the Student Handbook and on page 68 of the
2014-2015 college catalog. If I suspect cheating or copying of each other’s papers has occurred,
I will act in accordance with the guidelines stated in the Student Handbook and college catalog.
The proper steps for a student to resolve disciplinary action are as follows:
1. Instructor
2. Division Chair
3. Vice-President of Learning
4. Institutional Standards and Appeals Committee
Note:
The stated schedules-lectures and laboratory-are subject to change in the event of extenuating
circumstances such as weather or unavailability of equipment or reagents.
Student Responsibilities:
 Read the college catalog and all materials you receive during registration. These materials
tell you what the college expects from you.
 Read the syllabus for each class. The syllabus tells you what the instructor expects from
you.
 Attend all class meetings. Something important to learning happens during every class
period. If you must miss a class meeting, talk to the instructor in advance about what you
should do.
 Be on time. If you come in after class has started, you disrupt the entire class.
 Never interrupt another class to talk to the instructor or a student in that class.
 Be prepared for class. Complete reading assignments and other homework before class so
that you can understand the lecture and participate in discussion. Always have pen/pencil,
paper and other specific tools for class.
 Learn to take good notes. Write down ideas rather than word for word statements by the
instructor.
 Allow time to use all the resources available to you at the college. Visit your instructor
during office hours for help with material or assignments you do not understand; use the
library; use the free tutors, tapes, computers, and other resources available.
 Treat others with respect. Part of the college experience is being exposed to people with
ideas, values, and backgrounds different from yours. Listen to others and evaluate ideas on
their own merit.
Accomodations for Students with Special Needs:
North Arkansas College complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the
American with Disabilities Act of 1990. Students with disabilities who need special
accommodations should make their requests in the following way: (1) talk to your instructor
after class or during office hours about your disability or special need related to your classroom
work; and/or (2) contact Special Services in room M188 and ask to speak to Kim Brecklein.
OUTLINE OF COURSE LECTURE AND LABORATORY SCHEDULE
Jan 12
Introduction to Course
Pre-test
Video: Basic Phlebotomy
Jan 19
NO CLASSES – Martin Luther King day
Jan 26
Review of Ch. 7
Homework assignment #1
Practice of Phlebotomy Devices
Feb 2
Continue review of Ch 7
Review of Ch 8
Quiz #1
Homework assignment #1 due
Video: Pediatriac Patient
Practice Phlebotomy Devices
Phlebotomy practical
Feb 9
Continue Ch 8
Classroom Exercise
Homework assignment #2
Feb 16
EXAM #1 (Ch 7 and 8)
Chapter 9
Homework assignment #2 due
Video: Preventing preanaytical
errors
Homework assignment #3
Feb 23
Continue Ch 9
Homework assn #3 due
March 2
QUIZ #2 (Ch 9)
Chapter 10
Homework assn#4
Practice fingersticks
Video: Newborn sticks
Practice Blood smears
March 9
Chapter 11
Quiz #3 (Ch 10)
Practice blood culture techique
Homework assn #4 due
Homework assn #5
In class – GTT
Dermal puncture practical
March 16
Chapter 12
Exam #2 (Ch 10 & 11)
Homework assn #5 due
Demonstrate POC
Blood culture practical
March 23 – 27
NO CLASS (Spring Break)
March 30
Chapter 12 cont
Chapter 13
Homework assn #6
Video: Blood gases
April 6
Quiz #4 (Ch 12)
Chapter 13
Homework assn #6 due
Practice Allen test
Practice ABG on devices
April 13
Chapter 14
Classroom exercise – urine
collection
Throat cultures
ABG practical
April 20
Discussion of ethics and legal
issues
Quiz #5 (ch 13-14)
Article review
Video: Avoiding phlebotomy
related lawsuits
Urine collection practical
April 27
Exam #3 (Ch 12, 13 & 14 + legal issues)
Professionalism
May 4
FINAL – comprehensive
Random practical – be prepared
to be asked to perform any
procedure that has been covered
NORTH ARKANSAS COLLEGE
PHLEBOTOMY CERTIFICATE PROGRAM
HARRISON, ARKANSAS
SYLLABUS ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Course:
ALDH 2103: Advanced Phlebotomy
Semester:
Spring 2015
Instructor:
Sherry Gibbany, MA, MT(ASCP)
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