PHLEBOTOMY TECHNICIAN
Step into the medical field with our Phlebotomy Technician program. Train in blood collection, specimen processing, and infection control. Our comprehensive training includes a certification exam, preparing you for a career in various healthcare environments.
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Talk to us about the Phlebotomy Technician program at RTC.
ENTRY ADVISING
Email: advising@rtc.edu
Phone: (425) 235-5840
MEI YAU
Adjunct Faculty - Phlebotomy Technician
Email: myau@rtc.edu
Phone: (425) 235-2352 ext. 2143
Degrees & Certificates
Certificate of Completion
This program prepares students for national certification as a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist in the clinical and laboratory setting. Program content includes the history of phlebotomy, clinical laboratory setting, legal and ethical issues, infection control precaution and prevention, CPR/First Aid, anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, proper body mechanics, various blood draw techniques, safety aspects of phlebotomy, complications of phlebotomy, handling of non-blood specimens and OSHA safety standards. As part of this program the student will sit for their National Certification exam, and apply for registration as a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist, which is required for employment in the state of Washington.
Enrollment Point: Fall, Winter, Spring, Summer
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OTHER INFORMATION
To be admitted to the Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy Program, a prospective student must meet the following requirements:
- High School Diploma/GED (or equivalent) at time of enrollment
- English Fluency (verbal and written)
- Proof of successful completion of Hepatitis B vaccine (series of three vaccines and/or
immunity titer) prior to registration
- Initial vaccine series requires a minimum of seven months to complete
Upon invitation and acceptance to the Medical Assistant-Phlebotomy Program, students must provide confirmation of an account established with 8CastleBranch.com and pass a nationwide criminal background check (Crimes Against Persons list).
- Castlebranch website
- Package Code: RR71
- Cost: $113.99 (do not create an account prior to invitation and registration to the program)
Grants are available for Phlebotomy.
Screening and Tracking Requirements
After receiving an invitation to the program, students must meet vaccination and program-specific health requirements in compliance with the Center for Disease Control Healthcare Provider immunization guidelines, including the submission of original lab results, x-ray reports and immunization records, which must be dated and signed by their healthcare provider.
*Vaccinations must be current while on externships
- Annual Tuberculosis skin test (Must not expire during clinicals.)
- Annual seasonal Influenza vaccine
- Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine within last 10 years (Must not expire during clinicals.)
- Hepatitis B vaccine (series of three vaccines and immunity titer)
- Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine (two vaccines or proof of immunity titer)
- Varicella vaccine (two vaccines or proof of immunity titer)
- Annual background-check through CastleBranch.com
- Personal health insurance upon entry and for the duration of the program
- Current (within one year) physical evaluation by a physician or nurse practitioner to ensure student and patient safety
- Medical Terminology course
- Ability to stand or walk for long periods
- Full Castlebranch compliance.
- Tuberculosis screening form
- Printable Forms
- RR71 Background Check & Medical Document Manager