For Practitioners
Why Phlebotomy Association?
The Phlebotomy Association is a proactive association offering support and advice on phlebotomy, regulatory and legal and insurance issues. We have a wide range of benefits to joining (see below) but also offer an increased scope of practice for phlebotomists, allowing them to offer private tests for clients as well as the option of being listed on third party websites that require phlebotomy services. Our educational services and CPD courses allow you to increase your skill sets and provide specific pathways you can take into aesthetics, acupuncture, injectibles and others.
“Being a Member of the PA is very reassuring. It is aligned with my own aspirations for the industry and is very dynamic and forward thinking in its approach. It has answered all my professional queries within the same day and is striving for the recognition of phlebotomists in providing a widened range of medical service. "
Benefits
- Be part of a community of professional phlebotomy clinicians – one that provides excellent value for money and is responsive to the changing needs of its members.
- Access to a proactive and supportive team – one of the main reasons our members love us.
- Publicise your clinic on our find a Phlebotomist Near Me.
- Comprehensive legal and regulatory advice when you need it most given by leading experts in the field.
- Access to our #1 discounted and contract-free sharps disposal service.
- Use of the PA logo on your websites, emails and social media – You can use the letters MPA after your name.
- Huge Insurance discounts that we have arranged for our members.
- NHS Competency Assessments and Certification can be provided.
- Access to be listed on suppliers testing sites as a phlebotomist.
- Educational upgrade courses to expand your scope of practice.
Our Achievements
Negotiations with PHE securing recognition for Phlebotomists as Healthcare Professionals to work safely throughout Covid.
Organised discounted insurance with Balens for private practitioners as well as medical grade insurance for working in the NHS.
Designed a new sharps disposal service which has become the cheapest private sector sharps disposal service.
Partnered with Forth For Life to provide testing for your clients and a new practitioner portal and shop.
Membership Types & Fees
The Phlebotomy Association offers Full Membership to certified phlebotomists, including those working in both private practice and the NHS, as well as medically qualified staff. Membership provides numerous benefits, including the ability to use the prestigious MPA designation, discounted insurance through our Affinity Insurance Scheme, and exclusive access to resources, discounts on equipment, seminars, workshops, and more. Members also have the opportunity to list their clinics on our “Find a Phlebotomist” map, enhancing their visibility and professional reach. Annual membership fees ensure continued access to these valuable resources and support, empowering phlebotomists to elevate their professional status.
Insurance and Fees
Phlebotomy Association Affinity Insurance Scheme
The Phlebotomy Association have partnered with Balens Specialist Insurance Brokers to provide our members with a bespoke Affinity Scheme Insurance Policy. This scheme specifically covers Phlebotomy and can provide insurance for other standard therapies which can be added to this policy usually at no additional cost.
We also offer a Medical Grade Policy via Beazley Insurance if you are working in a medical environment or you wish to be insured for our medical training offering you and increased scope of practice.
"Thank you so much to the PA for setting up the pay as you go clinical waste contract. I have saved over £100 and I can have my bin emptied when I need it and not when the contractor decides."
Frequently Asked Questions
A full list can be found on our home page of our website although the majority of insurers will accept our members if they have agreed to your tests. We always advise you check with them as usually this is down to your policy.
PA membership does not automatically include insurance as many members mah have insurance already but does have a specifically designed and heavily discounted insurance scheme for those members requiring it.
Joining the Phlebotomy Association does not automatically give you insurance. Should you require insurance, you can use our PA affinity scheme policy and access the discounts available for PA members.
The following is from our insurance provider Balens regarding this policy:
“We can hold cover from the date we receive the completed application form [and] subject to suitable qualifications and favourable answers to the declaration questions. When it comes to contacting the client for payment and issuing documents, our standard turnaround time is 48 hours;
however, we may be slightly outside that due to the current situation with Covid-19.”