The History of Bloodletting: To find out more about the history of bloodletting and the equipment used, search the Internet and find at least one image to share with the class.

• UCLA Biomedical Library has graphics of bloodletting devices and historical data (http://www.library.ucla.edu/libraries/biomed/his/blood/blood.htm)
• Museum of Questionable Medical Devices by Graham Ford presents an overview of ancient bloodletting practices (http://www.mtn.org/~quack/devices/phlebo.htm)

Phlebotomy Regulating Agencies: To find out more about phlebotomy, visit any of these sites.

• American Society of Clinical Pathologists (http://www.ascp.org/)
• American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians (http://www.aspt.org/)
• National Credentialing Agency (http://www.nca-info.org/)
• National Phlebotomy Association (http://www.scpt.com/)
• American Medical Technologists (http://www.amt1.com)
• Centers for Disease Control and Preventions (http://www.cdc.gov)
• Occupational Safety and Health Administration (http://www.osha.gov)
• Joint Commission on Accreditation of Health care Organization (http://www.jointcommission.org)
• College of American Pathologists (http://www.cap.org)
• National Healthcareer Association (http:// www.nhanow.com)
• National Center for Competency Testing (http://www.ncctinc.com)

Research one site and determine its mission and relationship to the practice of phlebotomy. Share your findings with your class.