Become a Certified Phlebotomist – Start Your Career in Healthcare!

Become a Certified Phlebotomist – Start Your Career in Healthcare!

Rowan College at Burlington County offers TWO PROGRAM OPTIONS!
Cost: $2149 (includes text book and 1 certification exam code)

RCBC in Partnership with Deborah Heart & Lung Phlebotomy Technician Spring Program Dates: March 3, 2026 - April 9, 2026
Course Length: Approx. 6 weeks
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10:00am-1:30pm, In-person at Deborah Heart & Lung in Browns Mills
Externship: Onsite at Deborah

RCBC Online/In-Person Phlebotomy Technician Program Dates:
April 13, 2026 - June 9, 2026 (Clinical Externship to Follow)
Class Schedule: Mondays & Wednesdays, 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Online Classes (Instructor-Led) + Hands-On Lab at Campus (Last 3 Days) + 40-50 hour Clinical Externship to follow at Virtua Hospital or Cooper Hospital

Are you ready to make a difference in healthcare? As a Phlebotomy Technician, you will play an essential role in collecting blood samples for tests, transfusions, research, and donations—helping doctors and patients every day.

What You'll Do:

• Draw blood for diagnostic tests, medical research, blood donations, and transfusions
• Ensure patient comfort and safety while performing blood draws
• Work in hospitals, medical laboratories, blood donor centers, and doctors' offices

Why Become a Phlebotomist?

• Growing Demand: Employment for phlebotomists is projected to grow by 8% from 2022 to 2032—faster than average for all occupations.
• Job Opportunities: Phlebotomists are needed in a variety of healthcare settings, including hospitals, labs, clinics, and donor centers.
• Competitive Pay: The average starting wage for phlebotomists is $18/hour, with opportunities for growth.
• Hands-On Training: Gain practical skills with a clinical externship onsite at the participating hospital.
• Certification Prep: Prepare for the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) certification exam, with one exam attempt included in the program cost

Eligibility Requirements:

• You must be 18 years of age or older
• Have a High School Equivalency Diploma
• Access to a computer/laptop with internet for online learning
• American Heart Association CPR/BLS Certification, Background Check, Drug Screen, Health/Immunization Requirements

Don’t miss your chance to jumpstart your healthcare career.

Register Now or learn more about the program at Phlebotomy Technician Program Details.

For questions, contact us at noncredit@rcbc.edu.