Phlebotomy (C45600) Certificate

The Phlebotomy curriculum prepares individuals to obtain blood and other specimens for the purpose of laboratory analysis. Course work includes proper specimen collection and handling, communication skills, and maintaining patient data. Graduates may qualify for employment in hospitals, clinics, physicians’ offices, and other health care settings and may be eligible for national certification as phlebotomy technicians. The Phlebotomy program at RCC is NAACLS approved.

Eligible applicants are admitted on a space available basis to the program in the fall semester, provided they have met both general and program admission requirements.

Applicants who are interested in the program must obtain a Phlebotomy Admission Information packet from the Student Development Office. Once a student has completed all requirements noted on the check sheet, he/she may submit the Review Form and required documentation to the Student Development Office.

There are two review period deadlines – October 1 for the first review period and February 1 for the final review. Incomplete Review Forms or forms submitted after these deadlines will not be considered. Applicants who are reviewed and are found ineligible for consideration for the current year’s class must submit a new Review Form and required documentation for the next year’s class.

TOTAL SEMESTER HOURS:—13

Phlebotomy students should be prepared to incur additional expenses beyond tuition.
Estimates of these include:
Technology and Activities Fee $50
Medical examination $90
Hepatitis B immunization series $150-200
Malpractice insurance $16
Student accident insurance $2
1 full-length lab coat, uniform $75
Shoes $55
Textbooks $150
Nametag (2) $7
Graduation Fee $25
Certifi cation exam fee
Varies
Drug Screening Test $30
Criminal Background Check $26-40

Once admitted into the phlebotomy program, drug testing and a criminal background
check will be required before a student is allowed to participate in clinical activities.
Clinical affiliates may deny a student access to its facilities based on the finding of the
criminal record check. Drug screening policies will be reviewed at the onset of the program.
Positive drug screens may result in dismissal from the program.