Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Salem
Six phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Salem, CT, one of them within 25. The closest is Connecticut State Community College in Norwich, 10 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)
Part-time, two-semester program; three classes per year
Hours
19 credit hours (PHLE 1010 Phlebotomy I and PHLE 1020 Phlebotomy II, plus Composition I, ICD-CM, point-of-care QA, laboratory information systems and basics of electrocardiography)
Externship
Practical training at a clinical site; students must be available weekdays, eight hours a day, five days a week, for three consecutive weeks
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 five hospitals within 25 miles of Salem, CT:
William W Backus HospitalNorwich · 10 miles
Lawrence & Memorial HospitalNew London · 12 miles
Windham Community Memorial HospitalWillimantic · 16 miles
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Salem, CT?
Connecticut State Community College in Norwich, about 10 miles away. Phlebotomy: Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certificate and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Salem, 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 Salem, 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 Salem, CT?
Yes. Northeast Medical Institute (East Hartford, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Salem, CT prepare you for certification?
Two of the six 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.