History
The Phlebotomists Association of Ireland was set up in 1995 by the members of the Phlebotomy
profession, to look at and address various issues of concern to the profession and to meet the needs of
Phlebotomists throughout the country.
We have become a limited company known as Phlebotomists Association of Ireland Limited, the change
took place legally in April 2009.
Aims
- To establish uniformity of standards within the profession
- To formalize a recognized training program for Phlebotomists leading to professional accreditation, and to regulate entry into the profession.
- To impose standards of behavior and conduct on members of the association and to provide for accreditation for those already working in the profession, provided that they satisfy a minimum requirement criterion.
- To provide ongoing education through organized lectures, seminars and exchange of information.
- To liaise with the HSE (with the aid of representatives of the major Unions) in order to improve conditions, status and salary.
- To negotiate with employers for support and recognition for Phlebotomy as a profession in its own right.
Vision Statement
"The vision of Phlebotomists Association Ireland is for Phlebotomy to be recognized as a stand-alone
profession where each Phlebotomist is certified and registered and is seen as a skilled professional in
their own right, working to national guidelines and subject to a strict code of practice.
Through seminars and study days, we aim to provide ongoing education to enable members to remain
updated in developments within the profession.
Our members endeavor to provide the highest possible standard of phlebotomy service to our patients
and clients, helping them overcome fear or anxiety towards the procedure. This is achieved by ensuring
that the practitioner is certified as skilled and competent to perform the task, keeping in mind, at all
times, the safety of patient, practitioner and colleagues."
