Sheridan Course Outlines

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Section I: Administrative Information

Total hours: 12.0
Credit Value: 0.0
Credit Value Notes: N/A
Effective: Winter 2021
Prerequisites: N/A
Corequisites: N/A
Equivalents: N/A
Pre/Co/Equiv Notes: N/A

Program(s): Office Administration -Medical
Program Coordinator(s): Radica Bissoondial
Course Leader or Contact: N/A
Version: 20210118_00
Status: Approved (APPR)

Section I Notes: Access to course materials and assignments will be available on Sheridan's Learning and Teaching Environment (SLATE). Students will need reliable access to a computer and the internet.

Section II: Course Details

Detailed Description
This introductory course is designed to assist health care personnel develop skills needed to draw blood samples for laboratory testing. Students explore blood chemistry and hematology and the appropriate equipment required for phlebotomy. In this course, students identify potential complications with the procedure and solutions to remedy such complications. They learn how to record and report all pertinent information. Students demonstrate and practice aseptic techniques while performing phlebotomy on mannequin arms using various needles. Students learn through a combination of theory and practical lab experience.

Program Context

Office Administration -Medical	Program Coordinator(s): Radica Bissoondial
This is a non-credit course suitable for students who work in, or aspire to work in, the area of Medical and Health Services who want to develop phlebotomy skills.

Course Critical Performance and Learning Outcomes

	Critical Performance:
	By the end of this course, students will have demonstrated the skills needed to draw blood samples for laboratory testing.

Learning Outcomes:

To achieve the critical performance, students will have demonstrated the ability to:

Describe the basic anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system as it relates to phlebotomy.
Demonstrate the appropriate skills and techniques to faciliate asepsis and prevent infection in venipuncture.
Assemble the appropriate supplies required for blood removal.
Explain the 'no blood-spill' technique of venipuncture on adults.
Demonstrate appropriate handling and disposal of sharps and prevention of needle stick injuries.
Demonstrate the skill of venipuncture.
Summarize the potential complications of phlebotomy techniques and identify appropriate strategies for prevention and management.
Identify the various categories of blood tests with an understanding of normal and abnormal blood results.
Identify the tubes required for different laboratory tests.

Evaluation Plan
Students demonstrate their learning in the following ways:

Evaluation Plan: IN-CLASS

	Written Exam	50.0%
	Practical Exam	50.0%
	Total	100.0%

Evaluation Notes and Academic Missed Work Procedure:

Note: Students must achieve a satisfactory on the Practical Exam, and a minimum of 60% on the Written Exam to receive a passing grade for this course.

Provincial Context
The course meets the following Ministry of Colleges and Universities requirements:

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition
PLAR Contact (if course is PLAR-eligible) - Office of the Registrar

Not Eligible for PLAR

Section III: Topical Outline

Some details of this outline may change as a result of circumstances such as weather cancellations, College and student activities, and class timetabling.
Instruction Mode: In-Class
Professor: Multiple Professors
Resource(s): N/A
Applicable student group(s): Students currently working or wanting to work in health care services and who want to acquire phlebotomy skills
Course Details:

Module 1 Introduction

Orientation
History and Objectives of Phlebotomy
Anatomy and physiology of the cardiovascular system

Module 2 Blood tests

Laboratory documentation
Usage of different tubes
Most common blood tests

Module 3 Venipuncture Technique

Aseptic Technique
Vein Selection
Venipuncture techniques and procedure

Module 4 Complications and other considerations

Techniques to deal with complications
Causes of Hematomas
Labeling

Module 5 Practice and Evaluation

Skill practice
Written test (50%)
Practical test (50%)

Sheridan Policies

It is recommended that students read the following policies in relation to course outlines:

Academic Integrity
Copyright
Intellectual Property
Respectful Behaviour
Accessible Learning

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Appropriate use of generative Artificial Intelligence tools: In alignment with Sheridan's Academic Integrity Policy, students should consult with their professors and/or refer to evaluation instructions regarding the appropriate use, or prohibition, of generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools for coursework. Turnitin AI detection software may be used by faculty members to screen assignment submissions or exams for unauthorized use of artificial intelligence.

Course Outline Changes: The information contained in this Course Outline including but not limited to faculty and program information and course description is subject to change without notice. Nothing in this Course Outline should be viewed as a representation, offer and/or warranty. Students are responsible for reading the Important Notice and Disclaimer which applies to Programs and Courses.

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