Rapides Regional Medical Center Phlebotomy School

Overview: This program consists of 12 weeks (Mondays-Friday).

Week 1–6: Mon – Fri 8:00am–3:30pm (2 hours of lecture each day followed by supervised clinical phlebotomy education and experience).

Week 7–12: Mon – Fri Rotating Lab Shifts: (Days) 3:30am – 12:00pm, (Clinic) 7:30am – 3:00pm, (Evenings) 1:00pm – 9:30pm, and (Nights) 8:00pm – 6:00am (Supervised clinical phlebotomy education and experience).

Times are subject to change.


January 2025


April 2025

Application Deadline: March 15

Class Dates: April 28-July 18

Graduation: July 18

Holidays: May 26, July 4


August 2025

Application Deadline: July 15

Class Dates: August 18-November 7

Graduation: November 7

Holidays: September 1


*Application Deadline for January 2026 Class: November 15, 2025