Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy, 2E (Medical Lab Technician S.) [Paperback]

Lynn B. Hoeltke (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: January 1, 2000 | ISBN-10: 0766809277 | ISBN-13: 978-0766809277 | Edition: 2

This comprehensive text provides in-depth training and information on the skill of phlebotomy for allied health professionals. It includes not only the necessary skills in collecting blood, but also information on what is in a blood sample and why the sample was collected. This new edition includes coverage of customer service, compliance, and competency. The text's competency based approach allows users to monitor the skills required for accreditation and for patient satisfaction. In addition, the text includes legal issues to ensure that technicians are in compliance with established guidelines and practices. This text presents comprehensive coverage of one of the most important skills for allied health professionals-phlebotomy.

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A very complete text on Phlebotomy that goes well beyond technique, patient interaction and care, but also covers in depth hospital organization, laboratory operations, safety and regulatory issues, compliance, legal and ethical concerns, and all other aspects of the entire health care delivery system. This text could find a wide audience not only for phlebotomists, but also for nursing, pre-med, physician assistants, biology, and exercise science students. Laboratory Mangers would especially appreciate the sections on regulatory bodies, competencies and compliance.Dr. C. Thomas Somma, MT(ASCP)SC, Associate Professor, Old Dominion University, School of Medical Laboratory and Radiation Sciences, Norfolk, VA --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

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Product Details

• Paperback: 336 pages
• Publisher: Delmar Cengage Learning; 2 edition (January 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0766809277
• ISBN-13: 978-0766809277
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 7.5 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,248,615 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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7 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars THE COMPLETE TEXTBOOK OF PHLEBOTOMY, January 9, 2007

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C. METZGER "MARYJANE" (OHIO) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy (Hoeltke, The Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy) (Paperback)

I AM ALREADY A PHLEBOTOMIST, SO MY PURPOSE OF THIS BOOK WAS TO GET THE MOST CURRENT UP-TO-DATE INFO SO I MAY RE-CERTIFY MYSELF. THIS BOOK IS EXCELLENT, EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO BRUSH UP ON YOUR SKILL OR A DEFINATE MUST FOR THE NEW STUDENT JUST STARTING OUT. WORTH EVERY PENNY!

5 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Not the Best Phlebotomy Book I've Seen..., February 20, 2008

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Skylur (Milford, PA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy (Hoeltke, The Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy) (Paperback)

This book was required for my phlebotomy course, and to be honest I found it lacking in a few different areas.

First off, the information in the book isn't very easy to glean from the text, and it makes it very hard to study.

Secondly, it doesn't have all the information necessary to pass a phlebotomy exam. There was a lot of information during my course presented in lecture that you couldn't really get from the book. I wouldn't pass this off as a comprehensive guide any day of the week.

Thirdly, just by FLIPPING through other phlebotomy texts I've found much critical information I might have needed quite easily and without much effort. This text isn't fun or colorful, and does very little to draw the eye. This in my eyes makes it fail as a textbook. Students shouldn't have to strain to learn. It should be made as fun and easy as possible. All the authors have to do is make the effort.

I gave this book three stars because there are some sections that are well-done, and there were some things that were explained very well. However, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone, and, on a side note, the phlebotomy course I took switched books as soon as the next session started to Phlebotomy: Worktext and Procedures Manual.

I've bought this manual since my class ended for self-study and already I understand things better!

In addition to this my former teacher has also pointed it out it has numerous inconsistencies and spelling errors. Just another reason not to purchase it.

3 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars phlebotomy review, August 29, 2006

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Mrs. Cheryl L. Clutter "Cheryl Clutter" (Summersville, WV) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy (Hoeltke, The Complete Textbook of Phlebotomy) (Paperback)

Excellent book. Great Illustrations. Great for the beginner and for a good refresher course