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key terms
chapter 1
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| accreditation | phlebotomy training occurs at institutions that have received accreditation from one or more national agencies |
| approval | meeting and documenting establishes requirements |
| certification | evidence that an individual has demonstrated proficiency in a particular area of practice |
| continuing education units (CEUs) | participating in continuing education programs to remain certified |
| informed consent | patient must be informed of intended procedures and treatments and their risks before they are performed |
| phlebotomy | practice of drawing blood |
| protected health information | any info about the patients name, address, contact info, race, health status, treatment, or payment for healthcare |
| standards | established requirements |