Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Lake George, CO. The closest is Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs, 38 miles away: a certificate that takes two semesters if coursework is completed as advised. The shortest is Arapahoe Community College's 15 weeks certificate.
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Pikes Peak State College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Certificate
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See Arapahoe Community College's program page: Phlebotomy Certificate
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| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pikes Peak State College | Colorado Springs, CO | 38 | Certificate | 32 wk | Yes | |
| Arapahoe Community College | Littleton, CO | 45 | Certificate | 15 wk | 120 hr | |
| Community College of Aurora | Centennial, CO | 47 | Certificate | Yes |
Phlebotomists in Colorado earned a median of $47,180 a year ($23 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $1,950 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Colorado's 2,420 phlebotomists earned between $44,660 and $49,520.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists one hospital within 25 miles of Lake George, CO:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Pikes Peak State College in Colorado Springs, about 38 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate takes two semesters if coursework is completed as advised and includes a clinical externship.
Arapahoe Community College's Phlebotomy Certificate takes 15 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Pikes Peak State College (two semesters if coursework is completed as advised) is next.
Yes. Arapahoe Community College (Littleton, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Two of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Pikes Peak State College (AMT RPT) and Community College of Aurora (ASCP PBT).
A median of $47,180 a year, or $23 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 2,420 phlebotomists in Colorado. The national median was $45,230.
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