Safety Information
- Bloodborne Infectious Diseases
The pathogens of primary concern are the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), hepatitis B virus (HBV), and hepatitis C virus (HCV). Workers and employers are urged to take advantage of available engineering controls and work practices to prevent exposure to blood and other body fluids.
- OSHA's Bloodborne Pathogens Standard
Bloodborne pathogens are infectious microorganisms present in blood that can cause disease in humans.
Websites
- American Red Cross
- The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need.
- The American Red Cross exists to provide compassionate care to those in need.
- Blood & Blood Products
- The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) regulates the collection of blood and blood components used for transfusion or for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals derived from blood and blood components, such as clotting factors, and establishes standards for the products themselves
- The Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research (CBER) regulates the collection of blood and blood components used for transfusion or for the manufacture of pharmaceuticals derived from blood and blood components, such as clotting factors, and establishes standards for the products themselves
- Blood Components
- In modern medical treatments, patients may receive a pint of whole blood or just specific components of the blood needed to treat their particular condition. Up to four components can be derived from donated blood.
- In modern medical treatments, patients may receive a pint of whole blood or just specific components of the blood needed to treat their particular condition. Up to four components can be derived from donated blood.
- Cellavision CellAtlas
- This Blood Cell Morphology Guide includes lectures from CellAtlas, the online CellaVision cell image database. The lectures provide a basic knowledge of the wide field of morphology. Each section contains a brief summary and additional links provide further explanations or additional images.
- This Blood Cell Morphology Guide includes lectures from CellAtlas, the online CellaVision cell image database. The lectures provide a basic knowledge of the wide field of morphology. Each section contains a brief summary and additional links provide further explanations or additional images.
- Lab Tests Online
- Lab Tests Online has been designed to help you, as a patient or family caregiver, to better understand the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and diseases.
- Lab Tests Online has been designed to help you, as a patient or family caregiver, to better understand the many clinical lab tests that are part of routine care as well as diagnosis and treatment of a broad range of conditions and diseases.
Databases
- Health & Medical Collection ProQuest
- Clinical research plus consumer and health administration titles.
- Health & Medicine
- Includes information created specifically for students, knowledgeable consumer health researchers, and health care professionals.
- MedlinePlus
- Common diseases and conditions, health promotion and wellness, drugs info, medical dictionaries and more.
Library Books
NHA Phlebotomy Exam Study Guide by Call Number: RB 45.15 .N43 2020ISBN: 9781635306729Publication Date: 2019-11-20
Phlebotomy Handbook by Call Number: RB 45.15 .G37 2010ISBN: 9780135134245Publication Date: 2009-02-24
eBooks
Textbook on Laboratory and Clinical Transfusion Medicine by ISBN: 9781634849784Publication Date: 2017-01-01
Free Apps
- NHA CPT Pocket Prep
- Teach Me Anatomy
- Medical Ethics, Law & Secrets
- Medical Dictionary by Farley
- 3D Anatomy Learning
Professional Organization
- The American Society for Clinical Laboratory Science (ASCLS)
- The mission of ASCLS is to make a positive impact in health care through leadership that will assure excellence in the practice of laboratory medicine.
- American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (ASPT)
- ASPT is the second oldest certifying agency of Phlebotomy. The society provides materials and phlebotomy continuing education, home study, and membership newsletters, develop cross-training programs and approves training programs and their instructors for various programs
- National Phlebotomy Association (NPA)
- NPA has been firmly committed to excellence in developing educational curriculum, providing accreditation, offering continuing education programs, researching issues involving phlebotomy, and promoting professional and public awareness.
- American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP)
- The mission of the American Society for Clinical Pathology is to provide excellence in education, certification, and advocacy on behalf of patients, pathologists and laboratory professionals.
