Red Rocks Community College - Phlebotomy Certificate Program

Unlock your potential in the healthcare field with Red Rocks Community College's Phlebotomy Certificate program. This hybrid program offers immersive hands-on training in phlebotomy, point-of-care testing, and laboratory procedures, combining classroom instruction with vital clinical experience. Designed to equip you with practical skills like venipuncture and lab protocols, this program prepares you for immediate entry into rewarding healthcare roles and the national AMT certification exam, enabling you to earn the Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) credential. As a 2024 First Generation-Serving Campus, Red Rocks Community College is dedicated to supporting all students in a flexible and nurturing environment, ensuring your success.

Program Details:

• Cost: Approximately $2,910 (resident on-campus tuition, excluding fees)
• Duration: Two semesters, including a 135-hour internship completed within the last 4 weeks of the semester.
• Schedule: Hybrid program, combining classroom instruction with in-person practical training and clinical experience. Flexible scheduling options are available to accommodate busy lives.
• Prerequisites: Must be at least 18 years old; meet placement test scores for ENG 1021 or have documented previous ENG 090 or a college degree; completion or concurrent enrollment in HPR 1040 Comprehensive Medical Terminology; proof of required immunizations; submission of a signed physician's approval/health form; and completion of required courses with a grade of C or higher.
• Accreditations: The program prepares students to take the national AMT (American Medical Technologists) certification exam for the Registered Phlebotomy Technician (RPT) credential. Red Rocks Community College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission.
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students for immediate entry into healthcare roles as Registered Phlebotomy Technicians.