Community College of Rhode Island Phlebotomy Certificate Program

Unlock a vital role in healthcare with the Community College of Rhode Island's (CCRI) Phlebotomy Certificate program. This part-time, two-semester course, offered three times a year, prepares students for entry-level phlebotomy positions through a blend of in-person lectures and hands-on lab training at the Liston Campus. Benefit from 160 hours of clinical experience at affiliated sites like hospitals and private labs, developing essential workplace behaviors and preparing for national certification. As a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) with the state's lowest tuition and the RI Promise Scholarship, CCRI offers an affordable, accessible pathway to a rewarding career in phlebotomy.

Program Details:

• Cost: Approximately $1,500 to $2,000, including tuition and fees. Rhode Island residents may be eligible for tuition-free education through the RI Promise Scholarship.
• Duration: Part-time, two-semester certificate program.
• Schedule: Offered three times a year, in-person at the Liston Campus, combining lectures and laboratory training. Includes 160 hours of clinical training.
• Prerequisites: Complete and submit a CCRI Application for Enrollment, provide official high school or GED transcript, complete a physical examination, provide required immunizations, possible ACCUPLACER testing, demonstrate acceptable workplace behaviors, and meet any additional program-specific requirements.
• Accreditations: Unknown (Prepares students to sit for national certification exams).
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students for entry-level phlebotomy roles and eligibility for national certification.