Course Syllabus

Fall 2026 | AHS-1410-VU01 - Introduction to Phlebotomy

In Person Class

Standard courses meet in person at CCV centers, typically once each week for the duration of the semester.

Faculty

Phillip Stolz
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Hiring Coordinator for this course: Jen Guarino

Note

Many degree programs have specific general education recommendations. In order to avoid taking unnecessary classes, please consult with additional resources like your program evaluation, your academic program catalog year page, and your academic advisor.

Courses may only be used to meet one General Education Requirement.

Course Description

This course provides students with an overview of the techniques, equipment, standards of care, safety considerations, diagnostic procedures, and collection protocols related to the field of phlebotomy. Students will participate in a minimum of 20 hours of practical instruction and skills development in phlebotomy in addition to academic content associated with the corresponding procedures. Professionalism, communication, and intercultural competencies will also be modeled and practiced. The course aligns with the Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam administered by the National Healthcareer Association.

Essential Objectives

1. Describe the roles and qualifications of the phlebotomist and other clinical laboratory professionals, and identify the various laboratory departments in which they work.
2. List and define various regulatory bodies, policies, and associated abbreviations that pertain to the field of phlebotomy, including the College of American Pathologists (CAP), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), The Joint Commission (TJC), the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA), and describe their impact on hospitals, clinics, and medical offices.
3. Explain the regulations and protocols regarding workplace safety, operational standards, and exposure control precautions, including the Bloodborne Pathogen Standard.
4. Identify and describe circumstances, considerations, and risk factors that may complicate or impact procedures.
5. Describe the techniques and procedures involved in the appropriate collection of blood specimens, including Standard Precautions and patient preparation.
6. Evaluate appropriate additives used in blood collection, how they work, color coding used with each type, proper order of draw when additives are required, and special precautions when using additives.
7. Identify and explain special collection procedures including timed specimens, metabolism evaluation tests, forensic tests, therapeutic tests, blood donation, and non-blood specimen processing.
8. Describe laboratory standards, regulations, and procedures associated with the collection, storage, transportation, and disposal of specimens including the distribution of laboratory results and chain of custody guidelines.
9. Demonstrate proficiency in understanding, interpreting, evaluating and applying quantitative data and information.
10. Identify and describe the impact of discrimination, bias, systemic racism, and sociocultural factors on the health outcomes of protected individuals and marginalized groups.
11. Demonstrate effective communication techniques, professional conduct in a healthcare environment, standards of dress and hygiene, and teamwork as they relate to interactions with patients, colleagues, and diverse populations.

Laboratory Objectives:

Required Technology

More information on general computer and internet recommendations is available on the CCV computer recommendations Support page.

Please see CCV's Digital Equity Statement (pg. 45) to learn more about CCV's commitment to supporting all students access the technology they need to successfully finish their courses.

Required Textbooks and Resources

Textbook Information will be posted here by May 18.

Grading Criteria

CCV Letter Grades as outlined in the Evaluation System Policy are assigned according to the following chart:

	High	Low
A+	100	98
A	Less than 98	93
A-	Less than 93	90
B+	Less than 90	88
B	Less than 88	83
B-	Less than 83	80
C+	Less than 80	78
C	Less than 78	73
C-	Less than 73	70
D+	Less than 70	68
D	Less than 68	63
D-	Less than 63	60
F	Less than 60
P	100	60
NP	Less than 60	0

Attendance Policy

Regular attendance and participation in classes are essential for success in and are completion requirements for courses at CCV. A student's failure to meet attendance requirements as specified in course descriptions will normally result in a non-satisfactory grade.

• In general, missing more than 20% of a course due to absences, lateness or early departures may jeopardize a student's ability to earn a satisfactory final grade.
• Attending an on-ground or synchronous course means a student appeared in the live classroom for at least a meaningful portion of a given class meeting. Attending an online course means a student posted a discussion forum response, completed a quiz or attempted some other academically required activity. Simply viewing a course item or module does not count as attendance.
• Meeting the minimum attendance requirement for a course does not mean a student has satisfied the academic requirements for participation, which require students to go above and beyond simply attending a portion of the class. Faculty members will individually determine what constitutes participation in each course they teach and explain in their course descriptions how participation factors into a student's final grade.

Accessibility Services for Students with Disabilities:

1. Provide disability documentation to the Accessibility Coordinator at your academic center. https://ccv.edu/student-support/accessibility-services/
2. Request an appointment to meet with accessibility coordinator to discuss your request and create an accommodation plan.
3. Once created, students will share the accommodation plan with faculty. Please note, faculty cannot make disability accommodations outside of this process.

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