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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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 register for the Medical Assistant - Phlebotomy program, students must first complete the following requirements: 

  • English fluency (verbal & written)—recommended Level 5 ELA or higher
  • High school diploma or GED
  • Documentation of Hepatitis B vaccination (choose one below): 
    • Proof of initial dose in the two or three dose vaccine series (must still complete full series)
    • Completion of a two or three dose vaccine series and an immunity titer
    • Immunity titer
  • Pass a nationwide criminal background check through DISA Healthcare Technology
    • Package Code: RR71
    • Cost: $122.58 (do not create an account prior to invitation and registration to the program)

To be completed by the second week of the quarter (for Summer quarter, these requirements must be complete by the first day of class):

  • Measles, Mumps and Rubella vaccine (two vaccines or proof of immunity titer). Should be in progress by the first day of class
  • Varicella vaccine (two vaccines or proof of immunity titer). Should be in progress by the first day of class
  • Annual Tuberculosis skin test (must not expire during clinical rotations)
  • Annual seasonal Influenza vaccine
  • Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Pertussis (Tdap) vaccine within last 10 years
  • Personal health insurance upon entry and for the duration of the program
  • Although the COVID vaccination is not currently a program admission requirement, our clinical partners may require a student to provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID. Clinical placements may be unavailable for students who are not fully immunized
  • 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

  1. The students should be informed that Health Insurance is required to participate in the clinical placement process.
  2. COVID Vaccination is required for clinical placement and although RTC accepts religious exemptions, clinical sites do not. If you are seeking a religious exemption, clinical sites will not except these, therefore students that choose to enroll will not be able to successful complete the program chosen.
  3. Clinical externships run for approximately three weeks, from Monday to Friday.

MMR, Varicella and HEP-B immunizations should be in progress by the first day of class. The HEP-B vaccination can be accepted if students have completed the 2 series, 3 series, or have a positive immunity tither. All vaccinations must be completed by the second week of the quarter. If students are not compliant, they will forfeit clinical placement/delay program completion.

To participate in the clinical placement process, students must have a social security card or work authorization.

  • Tuberculosis screening form
  • Printable Forms
  • RR71 Background Check & Medical Document Manager
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