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Allied Health: Medical Assisting (AHMA)


AHMA 220 Phlebotomy

Credits: 3

Term: (Based on sufficient demand)

Students will learn introduction to proper blood drawing, safety procedures, basic anatomy and physiology, special procedures, quality management, and legal issues involved in blood collection. The course is intended for students taking the Phlebotomy/Pre-Medical Assistant or other healthcare programs. Students will complete the required hours needed in order to sit for one of the certified phlebotomist exams, if they desire to do so. National Certificate requires an additional 100 clinical hours plus 100 sticks. (This course will not set up your clinical lab sites for hours and/or sticks.).