Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of South Lakes, AK. The closest is University of Alaska Anchorage in Anchorage, 31 miles away: a certificate that takes one year. The shortest is Shoreline Community College's 11 weeks certificate.
Anchorage Campus (Medical Laboratory Science), Anchorage, AK · #2 in Alaska (37/100)
Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Phlebotomist
Phlebotomy Laboratory & ECG Technician Specialist
See Alaska Career College's program page: Phlebotomy Laboratory & ECG Technician Specialist
UAF CTC Downtown Center, Fairbanks, AK · #1 in Alaska (83/100)
Phlebotomy (Specialized Training)
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Completion
Read Edmonds College's requirements: Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Completion
Phlebotomy Certificate (Certificate of Completion)
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Alaska Anchorage | Anchorage, AK | 31 | Certificate | 40 wk | Yes | |
| Alaska Career College | Anchorage, AK | 34 | Certificate | 30 wk | ||
| University of Alaska Fairbanks Community & Technical College | Fairbanks, AK | 230 | Certificate | 16 wk | 100 hr | |
| Edmonds College | Lynnwood, WA | 1419 | Certificate | 22 wk | Yes | $1,225 |
| Shoreline Community College | Shoreline, WA | 1422 | Certificate | 11 wk |
Phlebotomists in Alaska earned a median of $45,900 a year ($22 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $670 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Alaska's 210 phlebotomists earned between $44,100 and $49,080.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists one hospital within 25 miles of South Lakes, AK:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
University of Alaska Anchorage in Anchorage, about 31 miles away. Occupational Endorsement Certificate in Phlebotomist takes one year and includes a clinical externship.
Shoreline Community College's Phlebotomy Certificate (Certificate of Completion) takes 11 weeks, the shortest stated length within 1422 miles. University of Alaska Fairbanks Community & Technical College (one semester) is next.
Yes. Alaska Career College (Anchorage, weekend) and University of Alaska Fairbanks Community & Technical College (Fairbanks, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Three of the five programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Alaska Career College (NCCT NCPT), University of Alaska Fairbanks Community & Technical College (ASCP PBT) and Edmonds College (ASCP PBT).
A median of $45,900 a year, or $22 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 210 phlebotomists in Alaska. The national median was $45,230.
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