Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy, and Cardiology Assisting

Overview

The Pediatric, Geriatric, Phlebotomy and Cardiology Assisting course is designed to teach beginner-level students to deliver quality care across diverse patient populations and clinical specialties in 3 lessons. In Lesson 1: Pediatric and Geriatric Care, students learn to address the unique physical, emotional, and developmental needs of pediatric and geriatric patients. Lesson 2: Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, and Urinalysis teaches hands-on experience in phlebotomy, including proper techniques for blood draws, specimen handling, and infection control. Students gain competency in performing urinalysis and understanding laboratory protocols to support accurate diagnostic testing. And, in Lesson 3: Cardiology Assisting and Electrocardiograph (ECG), students will build expertise in assisting with cardiovascular procedures, including preparing patients for electrocardiographs, operating ECG equipment, and identifying basic cardiac rhythms. By completing this course, students will be prepared to work in clinical settings, confidently supporting patients’ diverse healthcare needs and contributing to high-quality, specialized care.

Syllabus

Module 1 - Pediatric and Geriatric Care

In this module, students learn to address the unique physical, emotional, and developmental needs of pediatric and geriatric patients.

Module 2 - Phlebotomy, Blood Collection, and Urinalysis

This module teaches hands-on experience in phlebotomy, including proper techniques for blood draws, specimen handling, and infection control. Students gain competency in performing urinalysis and understanding laboratory protocols to support accurate diagnostic testing.

Module 3 - Cardiology Assisting and Electrocardiograph (ECG)/Project

In this module, students will build expertise in assisting with cardiovascular procedures, including preparing patients for electrocardiographs, operating ECG equipment, and identifying basic cardiac rhythms.