Specimen collection including phlebotomy is a key element in the pre-analytical process and essential to providing quality laboratory services. As part of its educational mission, BBPL provides phlebotomy to training newly hired employees and others interested in entering the field. BBPL partners with Metro Business College to provide phlebotomy experience for their Medical Assistants program, and is currently a provider of phlebotomy training for the Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation.

A High School diploma or equivalent is required. Previous healthcare experience and/or science coursework is a plus.

Phlebotomy Training at Boyce and Bynum Pathology Laboratories consists of two programs:

Phlebotomy 100: Basic Principles of Phlebotomy

This program is for newly hired BBPL phlebotomy staff as well as individuals interested in receiving basic phlebotomy training with the possibility of employment at BBPL. Course length is 80 contact hours, including 20 didactic hours and 60 clinical hours including 40 clinical hours at assigned Boyce and Bynum collection sites. Written and practical exams with a 70% or greater score is required to meet basic core competency.

Phlebotomy 200: Advanced Phlebotomy - Principles and Practice

This program encompasses extensive clinical training and didactic hours that provide more detailed study of human anatomy and physiology. Point-of-Care testing principles and laboratory organization and operations are also included. Course Length is 160 contact hours, including 40 didactic hours and 120 clinical hours. Written and practical exams with a 70% or greater score is required to receive certification. Successful completion of this program will make the student eligible to sit for the ASCP Board of Registry exam for Phlebotomy Technician.

Both training programs encompass the following core competency areas:

• Knowledge -Understands basic anatomy and physiology, quality and safety, specimen types and variables, order of draw and collection devices.
• Technical Skills - Follows established procedures for collecting and processing biological specimens for analysis.
• Problem Solving - Recognizes unexpected results and takes appropriate action.
• Communication - Utilizes verbal and nonverbal communication skills to effectively communicate with patients, staff and management; has good customer service skills.

BBPL has participated in the training of many students from Metro Business College, some of which have become BBPL employees. Metro Business College has recognized BBPL as employer of the year. BBPL also received Employer of the Year honors from MAPCCS as a result of our long standing alliance with Metro Business College.

BBPL is a provider of phlebotomy training for the Missouri Division of Vocational Rehabilitation. Six students have completed the training program and one is currently employed by Boyce and Bynum.

The clinical training faculty consists of experienced Boyce and Bynum phlebotomy supervisors and laboratory professionals. Phlebotomy training is overseen by Diana Inman, MT(AMT), Education Coordinator at Boyce and Bynum. The educational mission is directed by William Thornton, PhD, MT(ASCP), Director of Laboratory Services at Boyce and Bynum.