Programs We Offer
Phlebotomy: Introduction
Phlebotomy: Introduction is a two-part program: didactic plus a practical internship. Each student must complete both portions of the program in order to earn a RSP Certificate of Course Completion.
This course prepares students to successfully pass both portions of the program as well as prepare students for the optional national certifications.
The in-class portion of Phlebotomy: Introduction lasts 10 weeks.
Classes are scheduled for Mondays, Tuesdays and Wednesdays: 9am-1pm or 5pm-9pm.
In-Person attendance is required for all students. All students will be required to be drawn by classmates by Week 4.
After successful completion of a final exam during Week 10, students will be placed by RSP staff into an internship at a local healthcare facility wherein each student must complete 120 unaided venipunctures on actual patients, supervised by an RSP approved trainer. Each student has 10 weeks to complete their 120 draws beginning on the first day of attendance of their internship.
Upon successful completion of the practical portion, the student will be eligible to apply for employment in Oregon.
Cost: $3,750
-Tuition assistance available for eligible applicants through
WorkSource Rogue Valley https://worksourcerogue.org/
-If you qualify for TANF benefits contact your Family Coach for tuition assistance information
Phlebotomy: Advanced
Phlebotomy: Advanced is tailored for students with a minimum of 2 years experience employed in the medical field in a position focusing on direct patient care (CNA not included).
Placement test required
The course material is condensed and accelerated with a focus on technical skill and practical application.
This course will last 4 days with each class lasting 4 hours per day.
Phlebotomy: Advanced is scheduled based on student and instructor availability
Students will be able to practice on artificial arms with classmate draws being voluntary. This course will also prepare students for multiple national certification exams of their choice.
Graduates of this program will receive a RSP Certificate of Completion to show potential employers of recent education comprehension.
Cost: $1,500
Optional Internship: $500
-Tuition assistance available for eligible applicants through
WorkSource Rogue Valley https://worksourcerogue.org/
-If you qualify for TANF benefits contact your Family Coach for tuition assistance information
ASCP Exam Prep Course
ASCP Board of Certification is the only government recognized BOC for laboratory professionals in the US. All hospitals prefer this certification over all others for Phlebotomy Technicians. Although this certification is not required for Oregon Phlebotomists, many financial and career benefits come from having this on a resume. Seeing as this is a more advanced certification, many topics covered on the exam are not included in many basic Phlebotomy programs. This day course is made to give practical experience and knowledge to each student with the goal of preparing them for independant study with the goal of passing their ASCP National Exam. This course is 5-6 hours long.
Scheduled monthly (6 hour class)
Cost: $900 for current or former RSP students
$1,000 for new students
Starting in May, 2024 this course will change to as follows:
Scheduled monthly
Cost $600
4 hour class
pretest required
-Tuition assistance available for eligible applicants through
WorkSource Rogue Valley https://worksourcerogue.org/
-If you qualify for TANF benefits contact your Family Coach for tuition assistance information
NHA Exam Prep Course
This day course is made to give practical experience and knowledge to each student with the goal of preparing them for independent study and to successfully pass their NHA National Exam. The NHA exam is a basic certification focusing on mostly clinic Phlebotomists specifically. Although this certification is not required for Oregon Phlebotomists, many financial and career benefits come from having this on a resume. This course is 4-5 hours long.
Scheduled monthly
Cost: $600
-Tuition assistance available for eligible applicants through
WorkSource Rogue Valley https://worksourcerogue.org/
-If you qualify for TANF benefits contact your Family Coach for tuition assistance information