The Sentara RMH School of Phlebotomy Technician offers a 15-week program with classes beginning in February and July of each year.
Phlebotomy technicians collect blood and other specimens for the laboratory. They assist with handling specimens and processing. They area vital, necessary part of the health care team. There is a severe national shortage for phlebotomy technicians. Employment of phlebotomists is expected to grow 25% between 2016 and 2026, according to the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics. This is a much faster than average growth rate compared to other occupations.
Phlebotomists typically work in hospitals, physician offices, diagnostic labs and blood donation centers.
At the Sentara RMH School of Phlebotomy Technician, the program is broken into two sections. The first 10 weeks consists of lectures at the School in Harrisonburg, VA. The remaining 5 weeks will be a clinical rotation at either Sentara RMH Medical Center in Harrisonburg, VA, or Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital in Charlottesville, VA.
A certificate will be awarded at the completion of the program. Graduates will be eligible to take the ASCP Phlebotomy Technician certification exam.
Applicants must be at least 18 years old upon starting the program and possess a high school diploma with a minimum 2.6
grade point average.
To apply, go to Sentara.com/Harrisonburg or call 540-564-7232.