The Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy

Each chapter features a list of learning objectives and relevant National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) competencies to help guide students' learning and prepare them for professional practice.

Laboratory tests are clearly and thoroughly explained to help students better understand why samples are collected and how variation in sample collection techniques can affect test results.

Real-world scenarios and Critical Thinking questions prepare students for career success.

The visually appealing design includes more than 200 full-color photographs, illustrations and artwork that make it easier for students to engage with the material and hone critical skills.

Each chapter builds on the previous ones to create a learning experience that is progressive and thorough without being overwhelming. Engaging activities in each chapter allow students to quickly determine if they have mastered the material before moving to the next section.

"Helpful Hints" provide important information and guidelines that connect concepts with real-world practices to help students transition from classroom learning to careers as phlebotomy professionals.

Content is mapped and correlated against the most recent Clinical Laboratory Standards Institute (CLSI) guidelines and best-practice standards. Content updates throughout the text provide coverage of cutting-edge technology and techniques, including continuous glucose monitoring in the point-of-care section, the latest national standards updates for proper patient identification, new guidelines and techniques for obtaining cooperation from pediatric patients and using handheld devices to obtain lab orders.

Step-by-step guidelines for more than 20 collection procedures help students learn the proper techniques for career success.