Phlebotomy, Certificate
CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
- Hours
- 6 credit hours
- Externship
- HLTH 1412 Phlebotomy Practicum
Kankakee Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy, Certificate
Phlebotomy Classes Near Buckingham, IL
Seven phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Buckingham, IL, one of them within 25. The closest is Kankakee Community College in Kankakee, 17 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $1,699 (Joliet Junior College). The shortest is South Suburban College's one semester certificate.
1programs within 25 miles
7within 50 miles
$1,699lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$46,010median pay in Illinois
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Buckingham
Phlebotomy Technician Training (SAF 3800)
Non-credit courseOn campusASCP PBT
- Length
- Fall session Aug; 11 to Sept; 29, Tuesdays and Thursdays 5-9 p.m.
- Hours
- 60 hours of classroom instruction
- Externship
- 120 hours
- Published cost
- $1,699 total (2026)
- Schedule
- Evening
See Joliet Junior College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician Training (SAF 3800)
Phlebotomy Basic Certificate (PHB.BASIC)
CertificateOn campusNHA CPTASCP PBTAMT RPT
- Length
- One semester (two 8-week sessions)
- Hours
- 7 credit hours (PHB 101, 4; HIT 102, 1; PHB 102 Internship, 2); 72 classroom hours and 100 clinical hours
- Externship
- 100 hours
South Suburban College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Basic Certificate (PHB.BASIC)
Phlebotomy (Blood Collection) Certificate
CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
- Length
- One semester (accelerated) or two semesters (standard)
- Hours
- 10 credit hours
- Externship
- 108 hours
Read Moraine Valley Community College's requirements: Phlebotomy (Blood Collection) Certificate
Phlebotomy Certificate
CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
- Hours
- 8 credit hours (ALH 1001, 3 cr; ALH 1252 Principles and Practices of Phlebotomy, 5 cr.)
- Externship
- Clinical within ALH 1252 at sites across the college district
Open the Illinois Valley Community College course details: Phlebotomy Certificate
50 miles
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Lake County at Crown Point, Crown Point, IN · #3 in Indiana (51/100)
Phlebotomy Technician (CT)
Certificate
- Length
- 2 semesters
- Hours
- 18 credit hours (HLHS 101, 102, 105, 121, PHLB 212 Phlebotomy, PHLB 257 Phlebotomy Externship, plus HLHS 131 or IVTY 111/112)
- Externship
- 100 hours
- Published cost
- $3,211 total (2026-27)
Ivy Tech Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician (CT)
Phlebotomy Technician Preparation
CertificateHybridNHA CPT
- Length
- 1 semester; designed to be completed in 8 weeks
- Externship
- Internship in a physician's office or lab
See University of Saint Francis's program page: Phlebotomy Technician Preparation
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee Community College | Kankakee, IL | 17 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Joliet Junior College | Joliet, IL | 32 | Non-credit course | fall session Aug | 120 hr | $1,699 |
| South Suburban College | South Holland, IL | 48 | Certificate | 8 wk | 100 hr | |
| Moraine Valley Community College | Palos Hills, IL | 49 | Certificate | 16 wk | 108 hr | |
| Illinois Valley Community College | Oglesby, IL | 49 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Ivy Tech Community College | Crown Point, IN | 50 | Certificate | 32 wk | 100 hr | $3,211 |
| University of Saint Francis | Crown Point, IN | 50 | Certificate | 8 wk | Yes |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Buckingham
Phlebotomists in Illinois earned a median of $46,010 a year ($22 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $780 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Illinois's 7,910 phlebotomists earned between $39,710 and $49,720.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists two hospitals within 25 miles of Buckingham, IL:
- Presence St Marys Hospital Kankakee · 17 miles
- Riverside Medical Center Kankakee · 17 miles
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near Buckingham
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Buckingham, IL?
Kankakee Community College in Kankakee, about 17 miles away. Phlebotomy, Certificate and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Buckingham, IL?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,699 at Joliet Junior College to $3,211 at Ivy Tech 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 Buckingham, IL?
South Suburban College's Phlebotomy Basic Certificate (PHB.BASIC) takes one semester, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. University of Saint Francis (1 semester) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Buckingham, IL?
Yes. Joliet Junior College (Joliet, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Buckingham, IL prepare you for certification?
Six of the seven programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Kankakee Community College (ASCP PBT), Joliet Junior College (ASCP PBT), South Suburban College (NHA CPT, ASCP PBT and AMT RPT) and Moraine Valley Community College (ASCP PBT), and others.
How much do phlebotomists make in Illinois?
A median of $46,010 a year, or $22 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 7,910 phlebotomists in Illinois. The national median was $45,230.
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