Phlebotomy Essentials, Eighth Edition provides accurate, up-to-date, and practical information and instruction in phlebotomy procedures and techniques, along with a comprehensive background in phlebotomy theory and principles. It is appropriate for use as an instructional text or as a reference for those who wish to update skills or study for national certification. This updated edition details how today’s phlebotomist work in an approach optimized for how today’s students learn. Combined with an optional Workbook, Exam Review book, and updated digital course ware, the latest edition of Phlebotomy Essentials represents a cornerstone of preparation for a successful career in phlebotomy.
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- Student Workbook for Phlebotomy Essentials, Eighth Edition
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- Updated to current CLSI guidelines
- TestPrep alerts throughout the textbook share current statistics on which questions students typically get wrong, and why.
- Map of NAACLS Standards – where each competency is covered
- Certification Test Plan Alignment Map, including:
- American Medical Technologists (AMT) – Registered Phlebotomy Technician
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) – Phlebotomy Technician
- National Healthcareer Association (NHA) – Certified Phlebotomy Technician
- National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) – National Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Table of Contents
- Unit 1 The Healthcare Setting
- Chapter 1 Phlebotomy: Past and Present and the Healthcare Setting
- Chapter 2 Quality Assurance and Legal Issues in Healthcare
- Chapter 3 Infection Control, Safety, First Aid, and Personal Wellness
- Unit 2 Overview of the Human Body
- Chapter 4 Medical Terminology
- Chapter 5 Human Anatomy and Physiology Review
- Chapter 6 The Circulatory System
- Unit 3 Blood Collection Procedures
- Chapter 7 Blood Collection Equipment, Additives, and Order of Draw
- Chapter 8 Venipuncture Procedures
- Chapter 9 Preexamination/Preanalytical Considerations
- Chapter 10 Capillary Puncture Equipment, Principles and Procedures
- Unit 4 Special Procedures
- Chapter 11 Special Collections and Point-of-Care Testing
- Chapter 12 Computers and Specimen Handling and Processing
- Chapter 13 Urine and Other Nonblood Specimens and Tests
- Chapter 14 Arterial Puncture Procedures
- Appendix Appendices
- Appendix Glossary
- Appendix Index
About the Author
Ruth E. McCall, MLS(ASCP)
Sample Materials
- Chapter 2
Chapter 2 - Phlebotomy Essentials Transition Guide
Phlebotomy Essentials Transition Guide - Front Matter
Front Matter - Chapter 14
Chapter 14
