OBJECTIVES:28.0 Demonstrate accepted professional, communication, and interpersonal skills for a phlebotomist. 1.Demonstrate the professional behavior of a phlebotomist. 2. Explain to the patient the procedure to be used in specimen collection. 3. Explain the importance of identifying patients correctly in drawing blood. 4. Describe the scope of practice 5. List and describe professional organizations that provide accreditation, certification, & licensure to phlebotomists. 6. Explain the importance of continuing education in relation to certification to maintain competency and skills.
Thursday, November 30, 2023
PHLEBOTOMY - INTRODUCTION
Thursday, November 16, 2023
HOSA Project Upload
Dear HOSA Team,
- Form will be open 11/16 - 11/26 at midnight. Unfortunately, anything received after this date will not be scored.
- You will need to know if they are north, central or south district.
- Refer to the HOSA guidelines if they have questions about what to upload.
- All PDF's need to be one document. Pictures and links to YouTube for videos will be turned into 1 PDF. Please make sure the students make all videos public.
- Please see attached as a reference for uploads.
Sunday, November 5, 2023
INTRODUCTION TO HEMATOLOGY
After studying this lesson, the student will:
Discuss the origin of blood cells.
Explain the differences among veins, arteries, and capillaries.
List five plasma components.
Name the three types of formed elements of blood and state the function of each.
Name the five types of white blood cells.
Name the preferred specimens for most hematology tests.
Name eight tests that are included in the complete blood count (CBC).
Explain safety precautions that must be observed in the hematology laboratory.
Name two inherited hematological diseases.
Discuss why stem cells may be useful in treating disease.
Define the following medical terms: DUE: WEDNESDAY, November 13
anemia anticoagulant artery capillary
hematopoietic stem cell hemoglobin hemopoiesis vein
hemolysis hemostasis leukemia
leukocyte megakaryocyte oxyhemoglobin
platelet red blood cell stem cell
systemic circulation thrombocyte white blood cell
ANSWER THE FOLLOWING QUESTIONS: Due: November 15
2. Where are white blood cells produced?
3. What is the most primitive blood cell called?
4. What are the 3 groups of formed elements in the blood?
5. What are the functions of each group?
6. Name the 5 types white blood cells found in the blood and state which are granulocytes?
7. Name 5 components of plasma.
8. What 2 types of blood specimens are used for the most hematological tests?
9. What anticoagulant is used for most hematological tests?
10. What are the two main components of hemoglobin?
11. Explain the function of hemoglobin.
14. Give hemoglobin reference values for children and adults.
Tuesday, September 5, 2023
OSHA 10-Hour Training
All students in the class will be taking the OSHA 10-Hour Training. This training will lead to an OSHA Safety certification that will never expire and can be presented in many employment settings if required for hiring. It is mandatory you attend all 10 hours in order to sit for the exam. Follow my instructions for every lesson.
Student Pre-Training Assessment
Lesson 1: Introduction to OSHA, PPT
(Hand-out- provided as a hardcopy in class (3)
Lesson 2: Job Hazard Categories
(Hand-out:Hardcopies provided in class)
Lesson 3: Hazard Communication
(Hand-out: Hardcopies provided in class)
Lesson 4: Bloodborne Pathogens
Lesson 5: Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
PDF_Sequence for Putting and Removing PPE
Lesson 6: Workplace Violence Prevention
PDF Workplace Violence Prevention Tips
Monday, August 21, 2023
PHLEBOTOMY BASELINE TEST/ANATOMY & PHYSIOLOGY REVIEW
THESE ARE THIS WEEKS TOPICS & ACTIVITIES
Essential Vocabulary: Write and define the medical terminology below. DUE DATE: August 28, 2023
agglutinate anemia anticoagulant basophil serum coumadin
Sunday, August 20, 2023
COMMUNITY SERVICE PROPOSAL INFORMATION AND FORM
To complete the community service graduation requirement , each student must complete a community service project. The project may be completed at any time during a student’s high school years. 100 service hours are required if working toward the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program or the Superintendent’s Diploma of Distinction. Please note the hour requirements for the following programs accordingly: the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship’s Florida Academic Scholars Award requires 100 hours of community service, the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship’s Florida Medallion Scholars (FMS) requires 100 hours of community service, and the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship’s Florida Gold Seal Vocational Scholars requires 30 hours of service. For further information regarding the Florida Bright Futures Scholarship Program, please visit: http://www.floridastudentfinancialaid.org/SSFAD/bf/bfmain.htm.
Wednesday, July 26, 2023
FIRST WEEK OF SCHOOL: 8/17/23 - 8/19/23
I am excited for this school year! 2023-24
Since this is the first week of school, some of you might be getting schedule changes or adjusting to a brand-new school year. Therefore, this week we will concentrate on organizing ourselves with the structure of the course, materials, and class rules in order to create a "productive" learning environment. LET’S MOVE FORWARD!
Materials needed: 1. "1" inch binder 2. "5" Dividers 3. Lined paper for note-taking 4. #2 pencils/pens 5. Jump drive
Materials Due: August 28, 2023
Label divider tabs as follows: Handouts, Case Studies, Medical Terminology, Writing Formats, College Prep
Activities:
WEDNESDAY/THURSDAY
1. Completion of forms (if applicable)
2. Welcome
3. Teacher & Class introduction
4. Platforms: iCEV Health S, National Healthcareer Association (NHA), Schoology
Students Complete Registration Using Your Code
1. www.icevonline.com
2. Student Registration link at the top right of the page
3. Enter the registration code you provided in class.
4. Create a username and password
5. Choose a forgot password question and answer,
6. Agree to the terms of use and click Submit.
5. Class website – www.medlab3.blogspot.com
6. Review syllabus & classroom rules
7. Question & Answer discussion
UPCOMING OPPORTUNITY:TBA
FRIDAY
1. YOU NEED TO GET A LIBRARY CARD OR YOU WILL BE AT A DISADVANTAGE IN SEARCHING FOR EMPIRICAL ARTICLES. APPLY FOR ONE ONLINE.
2. Career Technical Organization - HOSA www.hosa.org
3. Introduction to Capstone- www.amscapstoneguide.blogspot.com
4. Return of signed syllabus by Monday, 8/28/23
5. What is Ethics? Defined The 4 Principles in Ethics
What is Ethics? Examples