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Key terms 1
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| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| accreditation | an independent, third-party quality review process where an authoritative body evaluates an organization, educational institution, laboratory, or program against recognized standards to verify its competence, integrity, and operational quality |
| approval | the act of accepting something, giving formal permission, or expressing a positive and favorable opinion. |
| certification | Evidence that an individual has demonstrated proficiency in a particular area of practice |
| continuing education units | To continue education programs and earn a certain number of education to remain certified. |
| informed consent | That a patient must be informed of intended procedures and treatments and their risks before they are preformed. |
| phlebotomy | The practice of drawing blood. |
| protected health information | Any information about a patients name, address, contact information, race, health status, treatment, or payment for health care. |
| standards | An approved education program exposes students to both classroom and clinical experiences and fully prepares them to become professional phlebotomist |