EPT 290 EKG-Phlebotomy Externship
This course will give students the opportunity to apply the techniques and skills learned in MED255 in a clinical setting. Students will be able to perform medical asepsis techniques, blood collection, patient identification, finger sticks, venipuncture, heel sticks, and the proper collection of urine samples. In addition, students will perform electrocardiograms, stress tests, and holter monitor exams. Upon completion of the course, students will have the necessary skills to practice competently as EKG and Phlebotomy Technicians. Prerequisite: "C" grade or higher in all curriculum courses (with the exception of one General Education course which should be taken concurrenlty with EPT290). 81 Quarter Credit Hours from their program. Lecture Hours: 0; Externship Hours: 135.