Bloodborne Pathogens and Phlebotomy Training

As part of biomedical laboratory training, THCME students learn phlebotomy procedures. Please note that all medical students at IUSM receive annual safety training in the handling of potential bloodborne pathogens. All THCME students should have passed a Laboratory Safety Online Quiz before the beginning of the first lab period. and they also observe a phlebotomy procedure video. Later, the students will have a general introduction from a trained phlebotomist and observe a live demonstration. In the lab, students practice drawing synthetic blood pumping through a latex arm model's vein.