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.

This is an I-BEST program, which provides additional instructional support in math, reading, writing, and academic study skills.

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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 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.

Immunization Timeline Table

*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

I-BEST

This program has I-BEST support. Students are also required to complete the I-BEST Identification Survey, and will receive an email regarding I-BEST eligibility. Students who place into I-BEST will also need to complete the LACES Intake Form.

  • Medical Terminology course
  • Ability to stand or walk for long periods
  • Full Castlebranch compliance.

Are you new to health care? Please consider taking our Bridge to Health and Human Services class to help you set up for success! You will get an introduction to subjects taught in health care programs, learn about different medical careers, learn about background check and immunization requirements, as well as information about how to pay for the program and the steps to register. Check out the flyer. Email askccp@rtc.edu or talk to an entry advisor to register!

  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.

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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