Phlebotomy Basics: With Other Laboratory Techniques - Softcover

Fremgen, Bonnie F.; Blume MT (ASCP), Wendy M.

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9780835961646: Phlebotomy Basics: With Other Laboratory Techniques

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0835961648 ISBN 13: 9780835961646

Publisher: Pearson, 2000

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For one-semester Phlebotomy and Medical Assisting courses, in certificate and multiskilling programs.

Beautifully designed with a wealth of full-color photos and illustrations, this highly readable text offers a step-by-step presentation of the basic clinical procedures used by phlebotomists in a wide variety of healthcare settings. It thoroughly prepares students to become certified phlebotomists, examining their role in the field today, and exploring such areas as ethics, legal issues, communication, equipment needs, laboratory tests, collection techniques, and safety. Clear descriptions of clinical topics make this an excellent reference for students and practicing phlebotomists who wish to pass a national certification exam.

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About the Author:

BONNIE F. FREMGEN is a former associate dean of the allied health program at Robert Morris College. She has taught clinical and administrative topics, as well as phlebotomy, medical terminology, and anatomy and physiology.

Dr. Fremgen holds a nursing degree and a master's degree in health care administration. She received her Ph.D. from the College of Education at the University of Illinois.

She has broad interests and experiences in the health care field, including in physicians' offices, nursing homes, and hospitals.

Dr. Fremgen is currently an associate professional specialist at the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana.

WENDY M. BLUME is the former department head of the clinical laboratory science program at the Community College of Philadelphia. During her tenure as department head, she developed the department's phlebotomy program, and the program was approved by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Science (NAACLS). In addition to phlebotomy, she has taught many different courses in clinical laboratory science such as clinical hematology, clinical microbiology, and blood banking.

Dr. Blume holds a bachelor's degree in medical technology from Case Western Reserve University and a master's degree in clinical microbiology from Thomas Jefferson University. She is a registered medical technologist in the American Society of Clinical Pathologists (ASCP). She has earned her Ed.D. in health education from Temple University.

In addition to teaching in the allied health field for many years, Dr. Blume has also worked in a clinical environment as a phlebotomist, bench technologist, and laboratory supervisor. Currently she is the acting dean of the Division of Business, Science, and Technology at the Community College of Philadelphia.

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Beautifully designed with a wealth of full-color photos and illustrations, this highly readable book offers a step-by-step presentation of the basic clinical procedures used by phlebotomists in a wide variety of healthcare settings. It thoroughly prepares students to become certified phlebotomists, examining the role of the phlebotomist in today's healthcare setting, and exploring such areas as ethics, legal issues, communication, equipment needs, laboratory tests, collection techniques, and safety. Clear descriptions of clinical topics make this an excellent reference for students and practicing phlebotomists who wish to pass a national certification exam.

FEATURES

FREE CD-ROM includes an audio glossary that allows readers to listen to the pronunciation of key terms and helps them master the medical language.
FREE interactive Companion Website (www.prenhall.com/fremgen) provides readers with chapter-specific study guide questions and immediate feedback to help them assess their mastery of chapter topics and identify areas where further study is needed.
Beyond the Basics icon directs readers to the Companion Website for more information and additional practice.
Full-color photographs and illustrations bring procedures to life.
Procedures are explained using a step-by-step format with full-color illustrations, allowing for quick mastery and review.
Med Tips appear throughout the book and provide helpful hints an useful information.
Review questions at the end of each chapter reflect the types of questions found on certification exams, helping readers assess their understanding of concept and skills.

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