Three schools in the state of Missouri provide training courses in phlebotomy: St. Louis Community College, Metropolitan Community College, and St. Louis College of Health Careers.
St. Louis Community College offers an 11-credit certificate of specialization, and Metropolitan Community College provides a 16-week certificate program through its continuing professional education department. St. Louis College of Health Careers provides phlebotomy training as part of its patient care technician program, which also includes education in basic nursing and electrocardiogram technology.
Phlebotomy training in Missouri combines both theoretical and practical instruction. Course topics generally include anatomy and physiology, venipuncture procedures, microcollection techniques, specimen collection and transport, communication skills, patient care, and laboratory testing. A practicum or internship in a professional clinical setting is also typically required.