AMCA PTC case studies
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The AMCA Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) is a credential from the American Medical Certification Association that validates the knowledge and skills of people who collect blood and other specimens for laboratory testing, transfusions, research, and blood donations. AMCA states that the PTC is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA). It is intended for phlebotomy students completing a training or clinical program and for working technicians who want a nationally recognized credential; certified technicians work in hospitals, laboratories, physician offices, outpatient clinics, blood donation centers, and long-term care facilities. The exam has 100 questions with a two-hour time limit, offered online or paper/pencil, with live remote proctoring available, and the fee is $119.00 with study material included. The AMCA PTC case studies are 5 cases and about 2,022 words.
1The Fainting Outpatient
A 22-year-old male arrives at the outpatient draw station for a routine fasting lipid panel and CBC. He mentions he skipped breakfast and feels 'a little lightheaded.' You seat him in the phlebotomy chair.
408 words, about 2 min2The Difficult Draw in a Patient with Mastectomy
A 58-year-old female presents for a fasting glucose and CBC. She has a history of right-sided mastectomy with axillary lymph node dissection 3 years ago.
390 words, about 2 min3The Unlabeled Specimen
You are working in a busy outpatient laboratory. A phlebotomist, Sarah, has just drawn blood from a 45-year-old male for a CBC and comprehensive metabolic panel.
316 words, about 2 min4The Coagulation Conundrum
A 67-year-old male on warfarin therapy is scheduled for a PT/INR check. You are using a 21-gauge butterfly needle with a 12-inch tubing set because the patient has difficult veins.
506 words, about 3 min5The Hemolyzed Sample
You are training a new phlebotomist, Alex. He is drawing blood from a 30-year-old female for a basic metabolic panel (BMP) and a lipid panel.
402 words, about 2 min