The Phlebotomy Workbook

Section 1 Phlebotomy and the healthcare field: introduction to phlebotomy; basic medical terminology; healthcare delivery system; clinical laboratory sections; safety. Section 2 Phlebotomy techniques: venipuncture equipment; routine venipuncture; venipuncture complications; special venipuncture collection; dermal puncture; special dermal puncture; arterial blood collection; additional duties of the phlebotomist; point-of-care testing; quality phlebotomy. Section 3 Body systems (A&P and terminology): basic anatomy and physiology; blood and circulatory systems; integumentary and lymphatic systems; skeletal and muscular systems; nervous and respiratory systems; digestive and urinary systems; endocrine and reproductive systems. Appendices: laboratory tests and the required types of anti-coagulants and volume of blood required; IV access - flush protocols.