Bachelor of Science in Medical Technology

Includes index.

UNIT I: The Healthcare Setting. Phlebotomy: Past and Present and the Healthcare Setting -- Quality Assurance and Legal Issues in Healthcare -- Infection Control, Safety, First Aid and Personal Wellness -- UNIT II: Overview of the Human Body. Medical Terminology -- Human Anatomy and Physiology Review -- The Circulatory System -- UNIT III: Blood Collection Procedures. Blood Collection Equipment, Additives, and Order of Draw -- Venipuncture Procedures -- Preanalytical Considerations -- Capillary Collection Equipment and Procedures -- UNIT IV: Special Procedures. Special Collections and Point-of-Care Testing -- Computers and Specimen Handling and Processing -- Nonblood Specimens and Tests -- Arterial Puncture Procedures.

"Easily transition from classroom to clinic with Phlebotomy Essentials, sixth edition. Fully revised with the most recent CLSI guidelines, including new venipuncture standards, this exciting new edition will help you prepare for phlebotomy practice today. Throughout the book, updates reflect the newest changes in the way today's students learn along with the way today's phlebotomists work. An updated art program showcases new technology. New content on diversity awareness highlights the needs of today's clinical settings. New case studies train you to think critically and apply their learning. With the option of a workbook, exam review book, and prepU adaptive quizzing software, this book represents the cornerstone of successful preparation for a career in phlebotomy."--Adapted from back cover.