Upon completion of the rotation through phlebotomy, students should be able to:

1. Perform a minimum of 30 unassisted venipunctures with 95% accuracy and success.
2. Approach the patient in a friendly manner and establish a rapport with proper care for the patient’s feelings.
3. Identify self as a medical laboratory student who needs to obtain a blood sample for tests requested by the patient’s physician.
4. Identify patients according to the lab protocol.
5. Follow appropriate methods for venipuncture including:
• Selection, preparation and organization of equipment
• Selection of vein
• Preparation of venipuncture site
• Collection in proper tube
• Filling tubes in correct order
• Properly dealing with problems encountered during venipuncture
• Properly labeling of specimens
• Proper handling of collected blood
• Proper disposal of used equipment
6. Follow the appropriate universal precautions protocol when drawing blood.
7. Restock the phlebotomy collection tray with the appropriate equipment, as needed.
8. Volunteer to help others when not busy or keep busy by reading procedures or studying.