Fall 2026

PLAB 1223-60

Phlebotomy

Course Information

Department
HP
Instructor
Gaspard, Carol
Description
MLAB PLAB 1223 Phlebotomy 2 2 0 This course will provide skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods, using proper techniques and universal precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles, blood culture, and specimen collection in adults, children, and infants. Emphasis is on infection prevention, proper patient identification, labeling of specimens, and quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, and accessing. Topics include: professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology. Required co requisites: MLAB 1201, 1415 and 1227. TEC.
Last Updated
Friday, August 28, 2026 9:01 AM
Course Syllabus
Published Structured Syllabus

PLAB 1223-60

Phlebotomy
Term
Fall 2026
Instructor
Gaspard, Carol
Department
HP
Meeting Pattern
08:00 AM - 09:30 AM · LAC 0000201

Course Information

Name of Department: Health Professionals


Course Subject Area, Number, Title, and Section Number: PLAB 1223-60, Phlebotomy (CRN90192)


Instructor Name: Carol Gaspard

 

Building/Office Number: LAC 206

 

Office Hours: MWR 7:30am - 8:00am

 

Virtual Hours: W 6:00pm - 7:00pm

 

Office Telephone: (409) 882-3384

 

Email Address: carol.gaspard@lsco.edu

Course Description

PLAB 1223 - Phlebotomy

Credits 2 Lecture Hours 1 Lab Hours 3Skill development in the performance of a variety of blood collection methods using proper techniques and standard precautions. Includes vacuum collection devices, syringes, capillary skin puncture, butterfly needles and blood culture, and specimen collection on adults, children, and infants. Emphasis on infection prevention, patient identification, specimen labeling, quality assurance, specimen handling, processing, accessioning, professionalism, ethics, and medical terminology.

Pre-requisites/Co-requisites

Corequisite: PLAB 1160

Required Textbook & Materials

Textbooks

Warekois, Robin S., Robinson, Richard and Primrose, Pamela B., 2025. Phlebotomy: Worktext and Procedures Manual 6th Edition. New York: Elsevier.


Supplies/Requirements

  • Phlebotomy textbook Gator Book Pack, www.barnesandnoble.com, www.amazon.com, other online sites
  • LSC-O student ID ($5 Student Success Center, at bldg. entrance)
  • Name badge holder (approx. $2.86 Frank’s Medical Mart, Orange)
  • Arm Patch (green & white) (approx. $7.98 Franks Medical Mart, Orange)
  • Uniform for clinical – (approx. $54 - $57, depending on size, may need to order, Frank’s Medical Mart, Orange)


ITEM BRAND ITEM # COLOR GENDER
Scrub Top Cherokee Infinity Che 2624A BAPS CK 900 A

Black

Female Male
Scrub Pants   (no drawstring) Cherokee Infinity Che 1123A BAPS CK 200 A

Black

Female Male


  • Shoes must be white and ALL leather.



v     STUDENTS MUST HAVE A VIEWPOINT ACCOUNT


v     Documentation Required

v     **Background check


      Required Vaccinations for Clinical Rotations

v     **Immunization record – MMR, Varicella & T-dap (every 10 yrs.)

v     **Hepatitis B vaccine series (3 inoculations)

v     **Annual Flu vaccine

v     **TB skin test (Current)


**Documentation MUST be uploaded into VIEWPOINT by September 28, 2026.


Upon registration, LSCO students are automatically charged $25 per semester credit hour for access to all required textbooks, lab manuals, access codes, and e-books through the Gator Book Pack program. Physical materials may be picked up in Beaumont or shipped for an additional fee. Information and FAQs are available on the LSCO Gator Book Pack webpage. Students have until the second-class day of the semester to opt out of the program.

Students are expected to have access to all required materials during the first week of class and are responsible for completing all assigned coursework. Students who do not have access to their materials during the first week should notify the instructor immediately for guidance.

Course Learning Outcomes (CLOs)

Upon successful completion of this course, students will acquire the following course learning outcomes:

Course Level Learning Outcomes (ACGM or WECM) Core Objectives Associated Course Activities/Assignments/Projects


Core Objectives

Required Core Objectives
A. Critical Thinking Skills (CT) – to include creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, and analysis, evaluation and synthesis of information
B. Communication Skills (CM) – to include effective development, interpretation and expression of ideas through written, oral and visual communication
C. Empirical and Quantitative Skills (EQ) – to include the manipulation and analysis of numerical data or observable facts resulting in informed conclusions
D. Teamwork (TW) – to include the ability to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal
E. Social Responsibility (SR) – to include intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national, and global communities
F. Personal Responsibility (PR) – to include the ability to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making



Course Level Learning Outcomes (ACGM or WECM) Core Objective Associated Course Activities/Assignments/Projects
1. Demonstrate infection control and safety practices. CT, CM, EQ, TW, PR 1. Students will use appropriate infection control and safety equipment and supplies in classroom settings.
2. Describe quality assurance as it relates to specimen collection.

CT, CM, EQ, PR

2. Students will learn the importance of quality assurance as practiced in the workplace through classroom instruction.
3. Explain the role of specimen collection in the overall patient care system.

CT, CM, EQ, TW, SR, PR

3. Students will learn, understand and practice quality assurance as presented by classroom instruction.
4. Identify collection equipment, various types of additives used, special precautions necessary, and substances that can interfere in clinical analysis of blood constituents.

CT, CM, EQ, PR

4. Students will learn to identify and choose correct equipment and supplies through hands-on class instruction.
5. Demonstrate venipuncture and capillary puncture techniques on adults, children, and infants; and explain requisitioning, transport and processing.

CT, CM, EQ, TW, SR, PR

5. Students will learn equipment and techniques through classroom instruction, use training devices and equipment to simulate a workplace setting.
6. Explain requisitioning, transport and processing.

CT, CM, EQ, TW, PR

6. Students will learn to read and interpret laboratory orders, special transport needs of specimens and preparation for preanalytical processing.


Course Topical Outline

 

Course Topical Outline

Unit One Introduction to Phlebotomy
Unit Two Phlebotomy Basics
Unit Three Specimen Collection
Unit Four Specimen Handling
Unit Five Professional Issues


Academic Honesty

Faculty who suspect violation of academic honesty, cheating, plagiarism, collusion, or abuse of resource materials may assign an academic penalty. Students must be notified of their right to appeal before the academic penalty is imposed.

Students subject to penalty due to academic honesty have the right to appeal the decision. Refer to the current LSCO Catalog for details on the appeal process.

Electronic Communication

LSCO students are required to use their LSCO email account (Office 365 / Microsoft Outlook) for all electronic communication. In order to ensure the privacy and identity of the student communicating via electronic methods, LSCO faculty will direct students to use their LSCO email accounts rather than personal accounts. If a student has trouble accessing their LSCO email account, they should contact the LSCO Help Desk at (409) 882-3033 or helpdesk@lsco.edu.

Attendance Requirements




Federal regulations require students who receive financial aid to have begun “attending” and participate substantially in each course for which they are enrolled on or before the official census reporting date outlined on the LSCO Academic Calendar. Students documented as “not attending” a course upon the census date are assumed (for financial aid purposes) to have not begun attendance for that course. This negatively affects their financial aid eligibility and disbursement and requires the student to repay any financial aid funds that have already been disbursed. Attendance in an ONLINE course is verified by substantial participation in the course on or before the census date published in the LSCO Academic Calendar. Substantial participation in this online course is defined as logging in and completing/participating in at least one requirement of the course. Note: Simply logging in to your online course does not constitute attendance.

Hybrid classes are a mix of face-to-face and online environments. Students will be expected to attend class during the scheduled meeting time. (Include the policy on absences and tardiness.) In addition to classroom attendance, your weekly active participation in the online component (Blackboard and/or homework software) will be considered and expected.

Hybrid-Flexible (HyFlex) courses utilize a blended course design that allows students to choose how they will ATTEND their class sessions. Students can choose to attend sessions in-person or live online without attending class on campus. A watch later option is available to students taking a HyFlex course; however, students may utilize watch later sessions no more than three classes during an 8-week term or five classes during a 16-week term.

Make-up Work Policy

Each student is responsible for making up all class assignments, laboratories, etc. when absent from class. All missed lab exercises must be completed to verify completion of the course objectives. Make-up exams, exercises or alternative learning experiences will be planned according to the limits set by the instructor. However, the amount of credit awarded for the work will be no greater than 80%.



Classroom Etiquette



• Face-to-Face - No food, drink, tobacco, cell phones, etc.

• Online - Since face-to-face meetings in the classroom may be replaced by online meetings through discussion boards, emails, and/or Blackboard Collaborate, students are expected to follow the rules of netiquette in these forums.

• Hybrid - When face-to-face meetings in the classroom are replaced by online meetings through discussion boards, emails, and/or Blackboard Collaborate, students are expected to follow the rules of netiquette in these forums.

• Hyflex - Whether attending in person or online (synchronously or asynchronously)—students are expected to engage respectfully and responsibly. Arrive prepared, minimize distractions, and participate actively using appropriate tools (e.g., microphones, chat, discussion boards). When joining remotely, keep your camera on when possible, mute your microphone when not speaking, and use the chat feature constructively. In the classroom, be mindful of peers who are joining online by speaking clearly and allowing space for all voices. All communication should remain professional.

Exam Policy

Students are required to take all exams proctored by Respondus or if necessary, at the campus approved Testing Center site.

Responsible Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Students should use AI technology responsibly and ethically. This includes refraining from using AI to engage in harmful or unethical activities, such as generating false information, spreading misinformation, or engaging in malicious behaviors. The use of AI should align with the principles of academic integrity, honesty, and respect for others. Students are responsible for adhering to LSCO's Academic Honesty policy found in the Catalog. LSCO's full AI policy can be found at AI Policy | Lamar State College Orange (lsco.edu)

Expected Time Requirement for this Course

For every hour in class (or unit of credit), students should expect to spend at least two to three hours per week studying and completing assignments. For a 3-credit-hour class, students should prepare to allocate approximately six to nine hours per week outside of class in a 16-week session OR approximately twelve to eighteen hours in an 8-week session. All Online/Hybrid students should expect to spend at least as much time in this course as you would in the traditional, face-to-face class.

Grading and Evaluation Method

The lecture grade for PLAB 1223 is calculated as follows: 1) Textbook Assignments = 20%, 2) Exams = 25%, 3) Final Exam = 25%, 4) Class Participation = 30%

 

Participation in Clinical/Laboratory Exercises = 70% of course grade, 30% comes from homework assignments, for PLAB 1160.

a. Points are awarded for the successful completion of laboratory training exercises as related to the specific objectives for each written or hands-on exercise.

b. Points are awarded for participation as required for each laboratory exercise.

c. Points are awarded for laboratory safety and infection control.

d. Points are awarded for professionalism in class and at events.


A = 90 - 100%

B = 80 - 89

C = 70 - 79

D = 60 - 69

F = below 60


A passing score for Health Professions is 70% on any individual assignment or class average.

Instructor Response Time

The instructor will respond to emails within 24 hours, excluding weekends and holidays. On weekends and holidays, the instructor will respond to emails from students within 24 hours of the first business day following the weekend or holiday.

Participation Requirements


Weekly participation and engagement in the courses are critical for student success. Assignments should be completed by the due date. Students should also refer to the instructor’s attendance policy for additional information. (See LSCO Catalog, Class Attendance.)


Skills cannot be learned when absences and tardiness become a regular occurrence.  (See Phlebotomy and Medical Assisting Handbooks.)



Review of Test Grades

If the student has an issue with his/her grade, the instructor must be contacted no later than three (3) days after receiving the grade.

Student’s Responsibility

This syllabus contains information, policies, and procedures for a specific course. By enrolling, the student agrees to read, understand, and abide by the rules, policies, regulations, and ethical standards of Lamar State College Orange as those contained in the current LSCO Catalog and schedule of classes.

Syllabus Content

The instructor reserves the right to make changes to this syllabus if deemed necessary. All changes will be provided to the students orally or in writing before the implementation of the change.

Mental Health Resources

TimelyCare is a virtual health and well-being platform that is available 24/7 for all non-dual credit enrolled LSCO students. There is no cost to eligible students for this service. TimelyCare providers offer emotional support, mental health counseling, health coaching, psychiatry, and basic needs support. Non-Dual Credit students enrolled in classes can log in to the TimelyCare website or app available at timelycare.com/LSCO.

Advocacy Information

Any student who faces challenges securing their food, housing, transportation, or childcare for minor dependents and believes this may affect their performance in the course is encouraged to contact the student care office (studentcare@lsco.edu)for guidance on how to access possible resources. Please notify the instructor of your circumstance if you are comfortable doing so.

Equal Opportunity to Educational Programs

Lamar State College Orange (LSCO) is an equal opportunity educational institution and does not discriminate against any person regardless of race, sex, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, age, marital status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, or veteran status, in admissions, educational programs, student activities or employment. For further information about this policy, contact the Director of Student Care and Accessibility at studentcare@lsco.edu.

Title IX of the Education Amendments

LSCO prohibits discrimination, including sexual harassment and retaliation, against any student on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, disability, or any other basis prohibited by law. Any student who believes that he or she has experienced prohibited conduct or believes that another student has experienced prohibited conduct should immediately report the alleged acts to the Title IX Coordinator, Rebecca Gentry rebecca.gentry@lsco.edu.

Blackboard Resources

LSCO students will access Blackboard through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: NetID@my.lsco.edu/Password. For help in identifying your NetID/Password, visit https://www2.lsco.edu/sspr/userinfo1.asp.

Students needing help learning how to navigate Blackboard are encouraged to reach out to LearningTechnology@lsco.edu. Blackboard student resource videos and help-sites are available at https://www.lsco.edu/distanceed/blackboard-student.asp.

Career Coach

Lamar State College Orange provides career advising services to all students and alumni through Career Coach, an online career planning tool. Career Coach assists students through all phases of developing, initiating, and implementing career plans.


Information regarding employment opportunities and career options are provided along with access to live local job postings. Full-time and part-time employment opportunities, as well as internships, are available through Career Coach. Access https://www.lsco.edu/advising/career-planning.asp for more details on how to use LSCO’s Career Coach to plan for and learn more about your future career.

Gator Assistance Program

Lamar State College Orange provides currently enrolled students support for daycare and/or transportation costs on a first come first serve basis as funding allows.

Access https://www.lsco.edu/advising/gator-assistance.asp for details on assistance services.

OASIS Tutoring

Students needing course content or study skills support are encouraged to make an appointment or walk in to receive tutoring and academic support services. Our series of student success seminars, named Lifesavers, are available Face-to-face, online, and self-paced throughout the semester. Reach out to OASIS@lsco.edu for more information on how students can receive academic support. Visit https://www.lsco.edu/student-life/library/lifesavers.php for more information about Lifesavers.

Library Services

Students are encouraged to visit library.lsco.edu to find the library’s current operating hours, access the catalog to locate print materials, and access GatorSearch to explore the vast electronic collection. The library provides over 77 electronic database collections that include eBooks, newspapers, magazines, academic journals, and streaming video. The physical library contains a specialized collection of research materials specifically chosen to support the degrees and courses offered. Additionally, Students with research questions or questions about library services are encouraged visit the library in person, call 409-882-3352, access the chat on the library webpage, or to email their question to lscolibrary@lsco.edu.

Student with Disabilities

Under the Texas State System, Lamar State College Orange complies with Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, pertaining to the provision of reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids for students with disability. We strive to provide reasonable academic adjustments/auxiliary aids to students who request and require them.


Students who believe they have a disability requiring an academic adjustment/auxiliary aid are encouraged to contact the Director of Student Care & Accessibility at studentcare@lsco.edu. Students are encouraged to apply before the start of the semester when at all possible. The Accommodation Request Form and details regarding the appropriate documentation needed can be found here: https://www.lsco.edu/advising/disability.asp. Once approved, the signed accommodation form provided by the Director of Student Care & Accessibility must be submitted to the instructor at least two business days in advance of need.

Upswing 24/7 FREE Tutoring Services

Lamar State College Orange provides currently enrolled students with access to online tutoring through a partnership with Upswing, an online tutoring platform. Tutors are available 24/7 online in almost every subject.


Access https://www.lsco.edu/tutoring/online-tutoring.asp for details on how to log-in to the FREE services.

Campus Closure

In the event of an emergency campus closure in excess of three class days, Lamar State College Orange’s classes will continue via the use of Blackboard. In such an instance, the college website, www.lsco.edu, will have information concerning the event and anticipated re-opening plans.

Civility

Please be considerate of other classmates’ feelings, ethnic background, cultural differences, situations, and level of maturity. Students will be asked to leave the course if disruptive or inappropriate behavior is exhibited in any of the course requirements. If your instructor feels that you have not contributed appropriately to course requirements, your final course grade may be reduced accordingly.


The instructor reserves the right to manage a positive learning environment and will not tolerate inappropriate conduct in the course. Rude correspondence (discourteous or impolite, especially in a deliberate way) in e-mails, telephone calls, in person, or comments made to other class members, the instructor, or the office staff.

Contingency Plans

Students should develop a backup plan should their computer system or their Internet provider fail. Computer or internet connectivity issues are not valid excuses for missing a deadline. The College provides many opportunities for using computer equipment, as do many public libraries. Refer to the LSCO website for operational hours of the Library and OASIS.

Credit Transfer

Students should check in advance with the institution to which they plan to transfer credit to confirm transferability.

Criminal Background Policy

LSCO awards some certificates and degrees in which a criminal history MAY disqualify candidates from becoming licensed, certified, and/or employed upon degree/certificate completion. Students with a criminal background enrolling in courses leading to a degree/certificate in Criminal Justice, Barber, Cosmetology, Emergency Medical Technology, HVAC, Electrician, Plumbing, Massage Therapy, Medical Assisting, Vocational Nursing (VN), Registered Nursing (RN), Pharmacy Technician, Real Estate, or Teacher Preparation program are STRONGLY ENCOURAGED to discuss the certification and/or licensing regulations of the program with the program director listed in order to learn more about the current guidelines related to criminal history as well as the right of individuals to request a criminal history evaluation letter.

Drops and Withdrawals

Never attending or ceasing to attend classes DOES NOT constitute a drop or withdrawal. You remain registered until you request a drop from the instructor. Failure to act in a timely manner will result in an "F" grade for the course. It is the student's responsibility to follow up with the LSCO advising office to ensure that all drops/withdrawals are processed as desired.

Grade of “Incomplete”

The grade of "I" may be given when any requirement of the course, including the final examination, is not completed. Students seeking an incomplete should have completed 75% of the course requirements and be passing the course at the time of the request. Arrangements to complete deficiencies in a course should be made in advance of the end of the semester with the instructor. The instructor will process the Incomplete form online, and a confirmation will be sent to the student’s LSCO email.

Incomplete work must be finished during the next long semester. If not, the Office of Admission and Records must change the "I" grade to the grade of "F." The course must then be repeated if credit is desired. An "I" grade also automatically becomes an "F" if the student registers for the course prior to removing the deficiencies and receiving a grade change. The instructor may record the grade of "F" for a student who is absent from the final examination and is not passing the course.

Grade Appeals and the Academic Grievance Process

Grade determination and awarding of grades in a course are the responsibility of the instructor and should be calculated according to college policy, procedures, and written details provided in the course syllabus. NOTE: Final grades are available to students within 48 hours of the instructor posting the grade in Banner. Students may view final grades by logging into MyGator and then accessing Gator Self-Service.

An academic appeal process is afforded to students who desire to dispute a grade or any decision that affects the student’s ability to complete and earn a grade for the course provided it is not related to a violation outlined in the LSCO Student Code of Conduct. If an informal conference with the faculty member regarding an academic complaint fails to reach the outcome requested by the student, the student may initiate the formal process. Even after initiating the formal complaint process, students are encouraged to seek informal resolution of their concerns. A student whose concerns are resolved may withdraw a formal complaint at any time.

Refer to the current catalog or for details on the formal grade appeal process.

Institutional Educational Goals

Lamar State College Orange has identified seven educational goals to specify the knowledge and skills that students should gain from completing academic and technical programs with the College. These goals are:

• Critical thinking (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to demonstrate creative thinking, innovation, inquiry, analysis, evaluation, and synthesis of information.

• Communication (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to effectively develop, interpret and express ideas through written, oral and visual communication.

• Empirical and quantitative skills (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to manipulate and analyze numerical data or observable facts and create informed conclusions.

• Teamwork (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to consider different points of view and to work effectively with others to support a shared purpose or goal.

• Social responsibility (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to recognize and acquire a sense of intercultural competence, knowledge of civic responsibility, and the ability to engage effectively in regional, national and global communities.

• Personal responsibility (General Education, Technical) – Students will be able to connect choices, actions, and consequences to ethical decision-making.

• Professional competency (Technical) – Students will be able to recognize or demonstrate skills that depict professional values and employability. If the career has licensure or certification requirements, students may prepare for the licensure and certification in a capstone course and sit for the licensure or certificate at the end of the program.

MyGator and Log-In Credentials

Current students will access many LSCO applications through the MyGator portal. Login credentials will use the following format: NetID@my.lsco.edu/Password.

Students can set a password here: https://www2.lsco.edu/sspr/

IMPORTANT: It is a violation of College policy, state laws, and federal laws for anyone to gain or help others gain unauthorized access to MyGator or any LSCO application or service. All accounts shall be for use by a single individual – the person for whom the account was approved or assigned. This includes Blackboard accounts as well as any application within MyGator. Sharing or loaning accounts is strictly prohibited, can be construed as a form of cheating, and violates College policy, state laws, and federal laws.

Policies and Procedures

LSCO adheres to the policies and procedures established in the Texas Education Code, Texas State University System Rules and Regulations, LSCO Faculty Handbook, and LSCO Catalog.

Prohibited Items in the Classroom

No food or tobacco products are allowed in the classroom. Only students enrolled in the course are allowed in the classroom, except by special instructor permission. It is inappropriate for minor children to be on campus due to the potential liability to the College, the risk of harm to the children, and decreased employee productivity due to distractions and disruptions.

Student Complaints (excluding Safety, Harassment, or Title IX)

LSCO believes that all matters involving a staff member (non-instructor) OR an instructor are best resolved directly with the employee. Should it not be resolved at that level, access and complete the Student Complaint Intake form within five (5) business days from the date of the offense. The Student Complaint Intake Form can be found in any of these locations: 

  • LSCO Website (Current Students) 
  • LSCO Catalog (Student Services, Complaints) 
  • MyGator Card 
  • Blackboard (Student Resources, Student Services, Student Resources) 

After a student completes the Student Complaint Intake Form, they will be contacted by an LSCO employee unrelated to the offense and provided guidance on how to proceed with the Complaint process. 

 

Refer to the LSCO Catalog (Student Services, Complaints) for details on the complaint process. 

Student Complaints (involving Safety, Harassment, or Title IX)

Student-Staff and Student-Instructor Complaint Process involving Safety, Harassment, or Title IX: 

 

Students who have experienced a safety, harassment, or title IX event should access and complete the Title IX/Clery: Anonymous Reporting Form found in any of these locations: 

  • LSCO Website (Sexual Misconduct & Title IX)
  • LSCO Catalog (Student Services, Complaints)
  • MyGator Card 
  • Blackboard (Student Resources, Student Services, Student Resources)

After a student completes the intake form, they will be contacted by an LSCO employee and provided guidance on how to proceed. 

 

Refer to the LSCO Catalog (Student Services, Complaints) for details on the complaint process. 

Student Privacy

The privacy of all students, including Distance Education students, is protected through strict adherence to the rules of the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act. LSCO’s statement regarding the Family Education Rights and Privacy Act can be found in LSCO’s Catalog. Additional information regarding privacy for Distance Education students can be found in the Distance Education Handbook, appendix D.

Fall 2026 Tentative Daily Schedule

PLAB 1223.60 Phlebotomy Lecture/Lab PLAB 1160.01 Phlebotomy Clinical Tentative Daily Schedule Fall 2026

***Any assignment uploaded past the DUE date will be subject to a graded credit no greater than 80%***

Date

Daily Assignments

M - 8/24 WEEK 1

Lecture/Lab Orientation (Syllabus, Blackboard) Reading Assignment - Ch.1: Introduction to Phlebotomy - Ch.2: Health Care Structure - Ch.3: Safety - Ch.4: Infection Control - Ch.10: Capillary Collection - Ch.17: Point of Care Testing

W – 8/26

Clinical Orientation (Safety, Forms) (Quality Control Temperatures Log forms)

R – 8/27 WEEK 2

Upload Cert Exam Prep Questions in BB as Completed, Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 & 17

M – 8/31

WEEK 2

~Lab Ch. 10: Capillary Collection (capillary equipment, requisition order) (dermal puncture demo & practice 1)

W-9/2

Clinical (POCT-Glucometer) Upload Cert Exam Prep Questions in BB as Completed, Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 & 17

R - 9/3

No Face-2-Face class

Continue Reading Assignment and Chapter questions.

Upload Cert Exam Prep Questions in BB as Completed, Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 & 17

M - 9/7

WEEK 3

LABOR DAY HOLIDAY

W - 9/9

~Lab (trainer arms, syringe *) (venipuncture, syringe 1)

R – 9/10

***Cert Exam Prep Questions in BB are DUE***Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 & 17

M - 9/14 WEEK 4

Review Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 & 17 ~Lab (trainer arms, vacutainer *) (venipuncture, syringe 2)

W-9/16

Review Ch. 1, 2, 3, 4, 10 & 17 ~Lab (trainer arms, vacutainer *) (venipuncture, vacutainer 1)

LSCO Syllabus 2026 Revised 8/23/2026

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7

***R – 9/17

EXAM 1 in BB, Ch. 1 - 4, 10 & 17(OPENS Thursday at 4:00AM, CLOSES Friday at 11:59PM) Reading Assignment - Ch.8: Venipuncture Equipment - Ch.9: Routine Venipuncture - Ch.11: Venipuncture Complications

- Ch.12: Blood Collections in Special Populations

M - 9/21 WEEK 5

Review Ch. 8, 9, 11 & 12 Upload Cert Exam Prep Questions in BB as Completed, Ch. 8, 9, 11 & 12 ~Lab (trainer arms, vacutainer *)

W - 9/23

Review Ch. 8, 9, 11 & 12 ~Lab (trainer arms, vacutainer *)

R - 9/24

Clinical (venipuncture, vacutainer 2) Upload Cert Exam Prep Questions in BB as Completed, Ch. 8, 9, 11 & 12

M - 9/28 WEEK 6

Review Ch. 8, 9, 11 & 12 Upload Certification Exam Prep Questions as Completed, Ch. 8, 9, 11 & 12 ~Lab

W - 9/30

~Lab (venipuncture, syringe 4)

R - 10/1

Clinical (venipuncture, vacutainer 3) Upload Certification Exam Prep Questions as Completed, Ch. 8, 9, 11 & 12

M - 10/5 WEEK 7

Review Ch. 8, 9, 11 & 12 Upload Certification Exam Prep Questions as Completed, Ch. 8, 9, 11 & 12 ~Lab

W – 10/7

~Lab (venipuncture, syringe 5)

R – 10/8

Clinical (venipuncture, vacutainer 5) ***Cert Exam Prep Questions in BB are DUE***Ch. 8, 9, 11 & 12

M - 10/12 WEEK 8

Review Ch. 8, 9, 11 & 12 ~Lab (dermal puncture 3)

W - 10/14

~Lab (venipuncture, vacutainer 6)

***R - 10/15

EXAM 2 in BB, Ch. 8, 9, 11 & 12 (OPENS Thursday 4:00AM, CLOSES Friday 11:59PM) Reading Assignment - Ch.5: Medical Terminology - Ch.6: Human Anatomy & Physiology - Ch.7: Circulatory, Lymphatic, and Immune Systems - Ch.13: Arterial Blood Collection - Ch.14: Special Collections and Procedures

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7

M - 10/19 – 23 WEEK 9

FALL BREAK

M - 10/26 WEEK 10

Review Ch. 5, 6, 7, 13, & 14 ~Lab (dermal puncture 4)

W - 10/28

~Lab (venipuncture, syringe 6)

R - 10/29

Clinical (venipuncture, vacutainer 7) Upload Certification Exam Prep Questions as Completed, Ch. 5, 6, 7, 13 & 14

M - 11/2 WEEK 11

Review Ch. 5, 6, 7, 13, & 14 Upload Certification Exam Prep Questions as Completed, Ch. 5, 6, 7, 13 & 14 ~Lab (venipuncture, Butterfly w/syringe 1)

W - 11/4

~Lab (venipuncture, Butterfly w/syringe 2)

R - 11/5

Clinical (venipuncture, Butterfly w/vacutainer 1) Upload Certification Exam Prep Questions as Completed, Ch. 5, 6, 7, 13 & 14

M - 11/9 WEEK 12

Discussion Ch. 5, 6, 7, 13, & 14 Upload Certification Exam Prep Questions as Completed, Ch. 5, 6, 7, 13 & 14 ~Lab (venipuncture technique as needed)

W - 11/11

~Lab (venipuncture technique as needed)

R – 11/12

Clinical (venipuncture technique as needed) ***Cert Exam Prep Questions in BB are DUE***Ch. 5, 6, 7, 13 & 14

M – 11/16 WEEK 13

Review Ch. 5, 6, 7, 13, & 14 ~Lab(((Manual Hematocrit)))

W – 11/18

~Lab (venipuncture technique as needed)

***R – 11/19

EXAM 3 in BB, Ch. 5, 6, 7, 13, & 14 (OPENS Thursday 4:00AM, CLOSES Friday 11:59PM) Reading Assignment - Ch.15: Special Nonblood Collection Procedures - Ch.16: Specimen Handling, Transport, and Processing - Ch.18: Quality Phlebotomy - Ch.19: Legal Issues in Phlebotomy

M – 11/23 WEEK 14

Review Ch. 15, 16, 18 & 19 Upload Certification Exam Prep Questions as Completed, Ch. 15, 16, 18 & 19 ~Lab (((Manual Urinalysis & Automated Clinitek)))

W – 11/25

Discussion Ch. 15, 16, 18 & 19 Upload Certification Exam Prep Questions as Completed, Ch. 15, 16, 18 & 19 ~Lab Review (venipuncture technique as needed)

R – 11/26

~Lab Review (venipuncture technique as needed)

LSCO Syllabus 2026 Revised 8/23/2026

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M – 11/30 WEEK 15

***Cert Exam Prep Questions in BB are DUE***Ch. 15, 16, 18 & 19

W – 12/2

Discussion Ch. 15, 16, 18 & 19 ~Lab (File documentation.)

R – 12/3

Discussion Ch. 15, 16, 18 & 19 ~Lab (File documentation.)

M – 12/7 WEEK 16

Discussion Ch. 15, 16, 18 & 19 ~Lab (File documentation.)

***W - 12/9- 12/11

FINAL EXAM 4 in BB, Ch. 1 - 19 (------day at 0:00AM-00:00AM)

WEEK 17

Certificates of Completion will be processed.

Notification (Email) will be sent when ready for pick-up.

THE ABOVE SCHEDULE, ASSIGNMENTS, POLICIES, AND PROCEDURES IN THIS COURSE ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE IN THE EVENT OF EXTENUATING CIRCUMSTANCES. YOU WILL BE NOTIFIED OF ANY CHANGES.