Phlebotomy Technician Program at Rock Valley College

Embark on a rewarding healthcare journey with Rock Valley College's Phlebotomy Technician program, designed to equip you with essential skills for in-demand careers. This program leverages a state-of-the-art Health Sciences Center, offering practical training in a hybrid format that blends online coursework with crucial in-person clinical practicum hours. With flexible duration options, you can accelerate your entry into the healthcare workforce or opt for an extended learning pace, all while gaining the expertise to confidently pursue certification and make a tangible difference in patient care.

Program Details:

• Cost: Approximately $125 per credit hour for in-district students. Total cost depends on the number of credits taken as program length options are 16 weeks (accelerated) or 24 weeks (extended).
• Duration: Flexible options available: 16 weeks (Accelerated Option) or 24 weeks (Extended Option).
• Schedule: Hybrid format, combining online coursework with in-person clinical practicum hours.
• Prerequisites: Must be 18 years of age or older prior to program registration; Graduate of a recognized or accredited secondary school (high school diploma or equivalent); Physical exam within the last 12 months; Proof of current vaccines, active titers, and negative two-step TB test results; Completion of HLT-110 with a grade of C or higher or consent of the Phlebotomy Coordinator.
• Accreditations: Meets American Society for Clinical Pathology (ASCP) education requirements. The college is accredited by The Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The program is associated with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP). Prepares students for the Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).
• Career Outcomes: Prepares students for in-demand healthcare careers as Phlebotomy Technicians.