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HEALTH PROFESSIONS
CLINICAL LABORATORY SCIENCE
Phlebotomy Essentials
Sixth Edition
Ruth McCall
May 2015 / Softbound / 8.375” x 10.875”
978-1-4511-9452-4
DESCRIPTION
Easily transition from classroom to clinic with
Phlebotomy Essentials, sixth editio
n, by Ruth
McCall and Cathee Tankersley. Fully revised with
the most recent CLSI guidelines, including new
venipuncture standards, this exciting new edition
will help you prepare for phlebotomy practice today.
FEATURES
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Inclusion of the newest CLSI guidelines, including
the updated venipuncture standards.
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Added content on critical areas, like diversity
awareness.
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NEW!
Case studies bridge the gap between
learning and practice.
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Updated photo program highlighting the latest
technology in the field helps students understand
what they will encounter in a clinical setting.
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NACCLS Competencies highlighted in each
chapter opener.
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Most recent OSHA requirements included.
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Expanded content on specimen collection and
processing patient information.
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Coverage of unique regional and state site
regulations, where applicable.
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PrepU, a digital platform, available for Exam
Review
NEW
Unit I. the healthcare setting
Unit II. Overview of the human body
Unit III. Blood collection procedures
Unit IV. Special procedures
1. Phlebotomy: past and present and the
healthcare setting
2. Quality assurance and legal issues in
healthcare
3. Infection control, safety, first aid and
personal wellness
4. Medical terminology
5. Human anatomy and physiology review
6. The circulatory system
7. Blood collection equipment, additives and
order of draw
8. Venipuncture procedures
9. Preanalytical considerations
10. Capillary puncture equipment and
procedures
11. Special collections and point-of-care testing
12. Computers and specimen handling and
processing
13. Nonblood specimens and tests
14. Arterial puncture procedures
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Phlebotomy Exam Review, Sixth Edition
Ruth McCall
May 2015 / Softbound/ 8.375” x 10.875” /
400pp / 978-1-4511-9454-8
Student Workbook for Phlebotomy
Essentials, Sixth Edition
Ruth McCall
May 2015 / Softbound / 8.375” x 10.875” /
288pp / 978-1-4511-9453-1
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