Phlebotomy

When to Apply

Fall 2020 limited entry program applications will open on March 16 at 8:00 a.m. and close July 20 at 11:59 p.m.

Mandatory Information Sessions

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What is a Phlebotomist?

Phlebotomists work in hospitals, clinics, and other medical facilities drawing blood from patients in preparation for medical testing. As a phlebotomist you must be attentive to detail, work well under pressure, have excellent manual dexterity, great communication skills, and really enjoy working with people.

As a phlebotomy technician you are an important member of the clinical laboratory team. New diagnostic techniques, clinical laboratory technology and automated instruments have greatly increased the volume of medical laboratory testing.

Why become a Phlebotomist?

In just one term you can earn your Phlebotomy Technician certificate and be working in the medical field as a phlebotomist. Phlebotomy is often an excellent stepping-stone to other careers in health care such as medical assisting.

You will gain a lot of experience in your three months at school. During your courses, you will be shown how to draw blood, known as a “stick.” You will practice your sticking skills in the classroom so you are prepared and confident before you begin your externship.

How to Apply

To become a RCC student, you must fill out an online admission application from our Get Started page.

• Complete the Placement Process.
• If you have transcripts from another college, have your official transcripts sent to Rogue Central Services, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, OR 97527. Once you have confirmed that your transcripts have arrived at RCC, submit a Transfer Credit Evaluation Request.  Once the evaluation is complete you will be notified as to how transfer coursework may be applied to the Phlebotomy certificate requirements.
• Review the Phlebotomy Graduation Guide.
• Watch the mandatory Information Session above.
• Complete prerequisites to the program.
• Watch the short observation video of the program you intend to apply for. 
• Write a short 400-500 words essay explaining what led you to apply for one of our programs and how completing this program can help you to accomplish your personal and professional goals.
• Apply to the Phlebotomy Program by submitting an Allied Health Occupations Application Form - via your myRogue account.
• Click here for tips for a successful application.

Contact Career Services to help you prepare for the AHO program interview.

This is a competitive program and not all qualified applicants may be accepted. There will be a waitlist established for those not accepted into the cohort immediately in case new clinical space is open or students decline their seats in the cohort. Any application received after the application deadline will be waitlisted.

Get your immunization records and submit your transcripts as soon as possible to secure your spot in the program. Oregon Health Authority [OHA] mandates current immunizations, American Heart Association, Health Care Provider CPR and First Aid card; a urine drug screen and a criminal history as a condition of clinical attendance for all health careers students who have direct patient contact during their program practicum (for more information please see OHA's Student Information Sheet).

Students who have not completed the above requirements will be withdrawn from the program. It is your responsibility to watch your email and  the Medical Assistant website prior to and after acceptance into the program to check for updated requirements. All communication will be via the email you used to apply to RCC.

How much will it cost?

Funding for the Phlebotomy program is available for students awarded into the SOHOPE grant.

The program runs for one term and consists of 13 credits at $112 per credit for Oregon residents (not including prerequisites and applicable fees).  Follow the link for more detailed tuition rate information.