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Chapter 1 Key Terms
Phlebotomy Book
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| accreditation | organizations providing for phlebotomy training |
| approval | meeting and documenting established requirements |
| certification | evidence that an individual has demonstrated proficiency in a particular area of practice |
| continuing education units (CEUs) | Programs that provide updates on new information, regulations, and techniques and help phlebotomist refresh skills that are used less frequently |
| informed consent | a patient must be informed of intended procedures and treatments and their risks before they are performed |
| phlebotomy | The practice of drawing blood |
| protected health information | any information about the patient's name, address, contact information, race, health status, treatment, or payment for healtchare |
| standards | established requirements |