Upcoming Information Sessions
Recruitment is now closed for this program. Please check back for updates on our next class, likely to be held in Spring 2026.
Phlebotomist Training Program
Workforce Development offers a free 10-week program designed to provide training for individuals ages 18 and older who are interested in a phlebotomy career. This program, run in partnership with Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) prepares its participants with the education and hands-on learning necessary to be a phlebotomist at Brown University Health. Students who successfully complete the program are eligible for employment throughout the Brown University Health system.
Students will learn:
- Lab safety
- Blood and sample collection
- Veni puncture techniques and practice
- Infant blood collection
- Specimen processing
- Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) compliance and ethics
Hear from a Phlebotomist Program Graduate
"Walking into this phlebotomy program, I honestly didn’t know what to expect," says Rachel. "I came in nervous, doubting myself at times, and wondering if I truly had what it takes to make it in the medical field. What I found here was so much more than just a technical program. I found confidence, discipline, and a family of people who pushed me when I was ready to give up and celebrated me when I succeeded. Thank you, workforce, staff, and team, for this incredible experience!"