Key Terms pt.1
What is the practice of drawing blood?
Phlebotomy
Consent to a procedure with full understanding of the risks, and the right to refuse to undergo the procedure
Informed consent
True or False? As a Phlebotomist do you need interpersonal skills and telephone skills
True
What is CPT
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
What is RPT?
Registered Phlebotomy Technician
Official approval of a program from a professional organization
Accrediation
Any part of the patients health information that is linked to information that identifies the patient
Protected Health Information
True or False
The principal purpose of phlebotomy is to obtain blood samples, without the request of a physician.
What is NHA?
National Healthcareer Association
What is PHI?
Protected Health Information
Official acceptance from a professional organization
Approval
Established requirements used in an accredited program
Standards
True or False?
As a phlebotomist, you will often be the first medical professional a patient meets.
What is HIPPA?
Health Insurance Potability and Accountability Act
What is PBT?
Phlebotomy Technician by AMT
Verification that an individual has demonstrated proficiency in a particular area of practice
Certification
What does phlebo mean?
Vein
True or False?
Phlebotomy is an ancient profession, dating back at least 4000 years.
What is ACA?
American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals
What is NAACLS?
National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Credits for participation in a continuing education program
Continuing education units
What does -tomy mean?
To make an incision
Phlebotomist skills do not include:
organization, handling patient correspondence, interpersonal skills, being able to handle stress.
Handling patient correspondence.
What is ASCLS?
American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science
What is AMT?
American Medical Technologists