Allied Health Occupations

Allied Health Occupations Application Information

Do you have a strong work ethic, a desire to learn, like helping people, work well with others, and enjoy a professional work setting? If so, you will want to explore career and academic details for these programs.

Now is a great time to enter a career in the health care field! Not sure of your first step? Attend a free, one-hour information session open to all current and potential students interested in the following programs:

• Medical Assistant (Medical Assistant Observational Video)
• Phlebotomy (Phlebotomy Observational Video)

Allied Health Information Session

Watching an Allied Health Occupations info session is mandatory for students applying to the Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant Bridge programs.

Please watch the virtual Information Session below to qualify.

Special Admissions Application & Cohort Information

Medical Assistant and Medical Assistant Bridge programs require a special application process.

How to Apply

To become a RCC student, you must fill out an online admission application from our Get Started page.

• Complete the Placement Process.
• If you have transcripts from another college, have your official transcripts sent to RCC, 3345 Redwood Highway, Grants Pass, OR 97527. Once you have confirmed that your transcripts have arrived at RCC, submit a Transfer Credit Evaluation Request. Once the evaluation is complete you will be notified as to how transfer coursework may be applied to the Allied Health certificate requirements.
• Review the Allied Health Program Maps (list of courses required for certificate completion).
• Attend or watch an Information Session for steps to apply to allied health programs.
• Submit your application or intent to enroll form (dependent on program).
• Special Admissions Application links:
  • Medical Assistant: Allied Health Occupations Application Form
  • Medical Assistant Bridge Program: Medical Assistant Bridge Program Application Form
• Allied Health Programs: Please apply to RCC and then work with your Academic and Career Coach to get started on a program plan.
  • Basic Health Care
  • Administrative Medical Assistant
  • Pharmacy Technician
  • Phlebotomy
• Partner Programs: Please follow the associated links below to find out more about our partner programs. Then contact your Academic and Career Coach to get started on a program plan.
  • Occupational Therapy Assistant
  • Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Surgical Technologist

  There are class size restrictions so it is possible that not all qualified applicants may be accepted. There will be a waitlist established for those not accepted into the cohort immediately in case new clinical space is open or students decline their seats in the cohort. Any application received after the application deadline will reviewed.

  Upon acceptance to the program, get your immunization records, background checks and transcripts submitted as soon as possible to secure your spot. Oregon Health Authority (OHA) mandates the below conditions of clinical attendance for all health careers students who have direct patient contact during their program practicum (for more information please see OHA's Student Information Sheet).

  • Immunizations: RCC clinical program requires documented receipt of vaccine or documented immunity via titer or valid history of disease, or a record from the Oregon ALERT Immunization Information System. Immunizations include:
    • Required Hepatitis B (Hep B)
    • Required Measles, mumps and rubella (MMR)
    • Required Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (Tdap)
    • Required Varicella
    • Recommended Polio
    • Recommended Influenza (seasonal flu)
  • American Heart Association Health Care Provider CPR and First Aid card
  • Urine drug screen
  • Criminal history (background check)

  Students who have not completed the above requirements will be withdrawn from the program. It is your responsibility to watch your email prior to and after acceptance into the program to check for updated requirements. All communication will be via your RCC student email.

  Successful Application Tips

  We want to help you be successful, so here are a few hints in completing this application:

  • Review the application requirements before opening the application.
  • Type up your 400-500 word essay before starting the application.
  • Application session time out in 120 minutes. Save often, because information will not be saved unless you save it or submit it.

  All Applicants will be notified by your student email. You must reply to the email to confirm that you have accepted the position in the program. In your acceptance letter, you will be asked to schedule your initial registration advising appointment. Please be sure to keep your contact information up-to-date on your myRogue account.

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