Page 122 - Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences

MIC2018: Phlebotomy (Core: 3 Credit hours)

Learning Outcomes

1. Identify the correct sites, equipment, procedures and techniques for collection and handling of
blood or other body fluid specimens.
2. Perform appropriate methods for collection and handling of blood or other body fluid
specimens.
3. Apply appropriate and ethical methods to troubleshoot problems during clinical specimen
collection and handling.

Course Synopsis

The student will be introduced to basic theories and practice of phlebotomy. The student will learn
anatomy and physiology which is appropriate to draw blood specimens, and the requirements and
procedures involved with specimen collection including other bodily fluids. The student will also
appreciate the need for professionalism and communication when interacting with patients and
donors.

Reference Texts
1. McCall, R. E. &Tankersley C. M. (2015). Phlebotomy Essentials (6 Edition). Wolters Kluwer.
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2. Strasinger, S. K. & Di Lorenzo M. S. (2020). Urinalysis and Body Fluids (7 edition). F.A. Davis
Company.

Course Coordinator
Dr. Suzita Mohd. Noor

suzita@um.edu.my

03-79674901

Course Assessment

Course will be assessed by Continuous Assessment (100%)

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