About
Red Rocks Community College’s Phlebotomy Certificate at the Arvada Campus in Arvada, Colorado, trains students to obtain and process blood and other laboratory samples for healthcare settings. The program prepares graduates for the national AMT (American Medical Technologists) certification exam leading to the Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) credential. Delivered in person, the program is completed in one semester and includes an internship with 135 hours of hands-on experience. Admission requires students to be at least 18 years old, provide proof of immunizations and a physician’s health form, complete a background check and drug screening, and hold current BLS Professional Certification before the internship.
At a glance
- Format: IN_PERSON
- Leads to: Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) credential through the national AMT (American Medical Technologists) certification exam
Organization
Red Rocks Community College - Arvada Campus
Red Rocks Community College, Arvada Campus, is a community college in Arvada, Colorado. Its occupational fields include accounting, diagnostic medical sonography, nursing assistance, cybersecurity, dental assisting, emergency medical services, HVAC, Cisco CCNA certification, medical assisting, network administration, and phlebotomy. The college offers more than 125 degrees and certificates through in-person, online, and hybrid formats. Small classes, flexible scheduling, and faculty with real-world experience are part of its academic approach. Red Rocks also supports career development through partnerships with employers, businesses, and community organizations that help build talent pipelines and training pathways for Colorado’s workforce. Its programs can serve students pursuing a new career, building existing skills, or preparing to continue to a four-year university.