Learn to obtain blood specimens from patients as requested by hospitals and referring physicians. Class covers venipuncture procedures, equipment use, anatomy and physiology of the circulatory system, standard precautions, common laboratory terms, specimen handling and age-specific patient needs. Prerequisite to Biotechnology Services class for students without related experience or prior approved biotech courses. Only Prepare for the biotechnology field. Learn preparation of solutions, buffers, use of micro pipets, spectrophotometers, basic assays, pH meters, and gel electrophoresis apparatus.
Chemistry is helpful.
Also covers introduction to the Health Care Industry, ethics, confidentiality, legalities, general medical safety, basic anatomy, physiology of body systems and career goals. Only Transcription of physician's orders for diagnostic services, treatments, and medications. Management techniques, communication skills, medical ethics and legalities. Non-paid internships upon successful completion of classroom work. During internships class meets Mondays.