WNC Catalog 2008-2009: Laboratory Technician
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Laboratory TechnicianLaboratory technician students learn to perform routine medical lab tests and procedures under supervision. They also learn to record and analyze test results. Classes cover lab math, medical computer software, clinical chemistry, the study of blood and urine and other topics. Courses in Laboratory Technician as listed in the 2008-2009 WNC catalog. Back to the Laboratory Technician main page. | Courses |
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Techniques of Venipuncture |
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Credits: 4. Prerequisites: current health information and current major medical health insurance (card required) and background check information. See Nursing and Allied Health website for further information.
Provides the student the knowledge and skills necessary to perform the collection, identification, and preservation of specimens as applied to venipuncture techniques. The course includes medical terminology, ethics, fingerstick procedures, and patient contact methods. Emphasizes the role of the venipuncturist in a modern health care delivery system. |
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