Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Chester Center
Five phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Chester Center, CT, one of them within 25. The closest is Connecticut State Community College in Middletown, 14 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $1,200 (Northeast Medical Institute). The shortest is Northeast Medical Institute's 2 weeks non-credit course.
In-person hands-on lab days at campus (3 lab days in the day program at Stamford, Hartford and Waterbury; 2 at New Haven; 4 lab evenings in the evening program)
Phlebotomists in Connecticut earned a median of $45,820 a year ($22 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $590 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Connecticut's 1,630 phlebotomists earned between $43,370 and $48,970.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists eight hospitals within 25 miles of Chester Center, CT:
Middlesex HospitalMiddletown · 15 miles
Lawrence & Memorial HospitalNew London · 19 miles
Midstate Medical CenterMeriden · 20 miles
The Connecticut HospiceBranford · 20 miles
William W Backus HospitalNorwich · 21 miles
Yale-new Haven HospitalNew Haven · 25 miles
The Hospital of Central ConnecticutNew Britain · 25 miles
Windham Community Memorial HospitalWillimantic · 25 miles
Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near Chester Center
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Chester Center, CT?
Connecticut State Community College in Middletown, about 14 miles away. Phlebotomy: Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certificate and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Chester Center, CT?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,200 at Northeast Medical Institute to $2,331 at Springfield Technical Community College. Each is the whole-program price the school lists; most leave out the certification exam fee, scrubs, a background check and immunizations.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Chester Center, CT?
Northeast Medical Institute's Phlebotomy Technician takes 2 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. ConnCAT (Connecticut Center for Arts and Technology) (5 months) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Chester Center, CT?
Yes. Northeast Medical Institute (Woodbridge, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Chester Center, CT prepare you for certification?
Two of the five programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Northeast Medical Institute (NHA CPT) and Springfield Technical Community College (NHA CPT).
How much do phlebotomists make in Connecticut?
A median of $45,820 a year, or $22 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 1,630 phlebotomists in Connecticut. The national median was $45,230.