Chapter 7, practicing phlebotomy. Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Describe certification for phlebotomists, identify the need for phlebotomy continuing education, define quality assurance (QA) as it pertains to phlebotomy, define quality control (QC) as it pertains to phlebotomy,. | Booth, Wallace, and Fitzgerald PowerPoint ® Presentation to Accompany Phlebotomy for Health Care Personnel Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Practicing Phlebotomy Chapter 7 Objectives Describe certification for phlebotomists. Identify the need for phlebotomy continuing education. Define quality assurance (QA) as it pertains to phlebotomy. Define quality control (QC) as it pertains to phlebotomy. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Chapter 7 Objectives Cont’d List at least three factors that affect laboratory values. Identify reasons for specimen rejection. Define risk management. Describe risk management issues of liability and safety as they relate to phlebotomy. Learning Outcomes (cont'd) Chapter 7 Certification and Accreditation Certification and Continuing Education Certification Process that ensures successful completion of academic and training requirements Purpose of certification is to protect the public by setting standards for individuals | Booth, Wallace, and Fitzgerald PowerPoint ® Presentation to Accompany Phlebotomy for Health Care Personnel Chapter 7 Chapter 7 Practicing Phlebotomy Chapter 7 Objectives Describe certification for phlebotomists. Identify the need for phlebotomy continuing education. Define quality assurance (QA) as it pertains to phlebotomy. Define quality control (QC) as it pertains to phlebotomy. Learning Outcomes Upon completion of this chapter, you should be able to: Chapter 7 Objectives Cont’d List at least three factors that affect laboratory values. Identify reasons for specimen rejection. Define risk management. Describe risk management issues of liability and safety as they relate to phlebotomy. Learning Outcomes (cont'd) Chapter 7 Certification and Accreditation Certification and Continuing Education Certification Process that ensures successful completion of academic and training requirements Purpose of certification is to protect the public by setting standards for individuals working at various levels of responsibility Accreditation Process that evaluates the quality of the training programs The National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) ensures that the competencies taught are adequate to provide accurate laboratory results Chapter 7 Agencies Responsible for Phlebotomy Certification Agencies Responsible for Phlebotomy Certification American Certification Agency (ACA) American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP) National Certification Agency for Medical Laboratory Personnel (NCA) American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT) National Healthcareer Association (NHA) National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) American Medical Technologists (AMT) Certification Examination Chapter 7 Phlebotomy Continuing Education Required in order to maintain certification A lifelong process necessary to stay current in your field! Methods of obtaining continuing education: Internet Seminars Workshops Development Programs .
