Phlebotomy Classes Near East Saint Louis, IL

Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of East Saint Louis

Nine phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of East Saint Louis, IL, six of them within 25. The closest is Southwestern Illinois College in East St. Louis, under a mile away: a certificate that takes MLT 100 in the first eight weeks of fall or spring with a 80-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $425 (Jefferson College). The shortest is St. Louis School of Phlebotomy's 7 weeks non-credit course.

6programs within 25 miles

9within 50 miles

$425lowest published cost

7 wkshortest program

$46,010median pay in Illinois

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest East Saint Louis

under a mile

Southwestern Illinois College

East St. Louis Community College Center, East St. Louis, IL · #14 in Illinois (61/100)

Phlebotomy Certificate (021B)

CertificateOn campus

Length: MLT 100 in the first eight weeks of fall or spring, then MLT 242 clinical
Hours: 4 credit hours
Externship: 80 hours

Southwestern Illinois College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Certificate (021B)

5 miles

Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Downtown St. Louis

Downtown St. Louis, St. Louis, MO · #11 in Missouri (32/100)

Phlebotomy Training

Non-credit courseOn campusExam fee included

Hours: 48 hours of in-class instruction (24 hours of discussion and presentation, 24 hours of hands-on training), in 12 four-hour modules
Sticks required: Minimum of 30 blood draws in class, with no limit on additional draws
Published cost: $995 total
Schedule: Day, Evening and Weekend

See Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Downtown St. Louis's program page: Phlebotomy Training

9 miles

St. Louis School of Phlebotomy

St. Louis, St. Louis, MO · #7 in Missouri (58/100)

7-Week Phlebotomy (PLB with externship; CPT track without)

Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT

Length: 7 weeks: PLB is 6 weeks of classes plus a 1-week externship; CPT is 7 weeks of classes with no externship
Hours: Two 4-hour sessions a week
Externship: 40 hours
Schedule: Day, Evening and Weekend

St. Louis School of Phlebotomy admission and start dates: 7-Week Phlebotomy (PLB with externship; CPT track without)

12 miles

Phlebotomy Training Specialists - St. Louis

St. Louis (Brentwood Blvd), St. Louis, MO · #12 in Missouri (32/100)

Phlebotomy Training

Non-credit courseOn campusExam fee included

Hours: 48 hours of in-class instruction (24 hours of discussion and presentation, 24 hours of hands-on training), in 12 four-hour modules
Sticks required: Minimum of 30 blood draws in class, with no limit on additional draws
Published cost: $995 total
Schedule: Day, Evening and Weekend

Read Phlebotomy Training Specialists - St. Louis's requirements: Phlebotomy Training

14 miles

BJC Medical Education Center

Lusher Rd, St. Louis, MO · #16 in Missouri (19/100)

Phlebotomy Technician

Non-credit course

Length: 8 weeks
Published cost: $1,000 total

Open the BJC Medical Education Center course details: Phlebotomy Technician

25 miles

St. Charles Adult and Community Education

Lewis and Clark Career Center, St. Charles, MO · #10 in Missouri (38/100)

Phlebotomy Technician Training Program

Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT

Length: 8 weeks (16 classes), Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-9 p.m.
Hours: 48 hours of lectures, hands-on skills labs and assessments
Published cost: $980 total
Schedule: Evening

St. Charles Adult and Community Education: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician Training Program

29 miles

St. Charles Community College

Cottleville, MO · #4 in Missouri (64/100)

Phlebotomy Program (Health Occupations, non-credit)

Non-credit courseHybrid

Length: Spring 2027: coursework Feb 1-Mar 28, clinical rotation Apr 5-May 21; Summer 2027: coursework June 7-July 18, clinical rotation from late July
Hours: Online coursework (Canvas), mandatory Zoom sessions, two in-person lab days (9 a.m.-3 p.m.), then clinical rotation
Externship: 120 hours
Published cost: $775 total (2027)
Schedule: Day

See St. Charles Community College's program page: Phlebotomy Program (Health Occupations, non-credit)

35 miles

Jefferson College

Hillsboro campus, Hillsboro, MO · #3 in Missouri (67/100)

Phlebotomy

Non-credit courseHybridNHA CPT

Length: Less than 6 months, depending on completion of clinical requirements
Hours: 5 weeks of online coursework and a skills meeting with the instructor
Externship: Clinical hours at a sponsored clinical site
Published cost: $425 total

Jefferson College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of East Saint Louis, IL, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
School	Campus	Miles	Credential	Length	Externship	Cost
Southwestern Illinois College	East St. Louis, IL	1	Certificate	8 wk	80 hr
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Downtown St. Louis	St. Louis, MO	5	Non-credit course			$995
St. Louis School of Phlebotomy	St. Louis, MO	9	Non-credit course	7 wk	40 hr
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - St. Louis	St. Louis, MO	12	Non-credit course			$995
BJC Medical Education Center	St. Louis, MO	14	Non-credit course	8 wk		$1,000
St. Charles Adult and Community Education	St. Charles, MO	25	Non-credit course	8 wk		$980
St. Charles Community College	Cottleville, MO	29	Non-credit course	spring 2027: coursework Feb 1-Mar 28	120 hr	$775
Jefferson College	Hillsboro, MO	35	Non-credit course	26 wk	Yes	$425
East Central College	Union, MO	48	Certificate

Working as a Phlebotomist Near East Saint Louis

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 seven hospitals within 25 miles of East Saint Louis, IL:

Touchette Regional Hospital Centreville · 1 mile
Memorial Hospital Belleville · 8 miles
Gateway Regional Medical Center Granite City · 8 miles
Anderson Hospital Maryville · 11 miles
HSHS St Elizabeth's Hospital O Fallon · 13 miles
Alton Memorial Hospital Alton · 21 miles
OSF Saint Anthony's Health Center Alton · 21 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 East Saint Louis

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to East Saint Louis, IL?

Southwestern Illinois College in East St. Louis, about under a mile away. Phlebotomy Certificate (021B) takes MLT 100 in the first eight weeks of fall or spring and includes a 80-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near East Saint Louis, IL?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $425 at Jefferson College to $1,000 at BJC Medical Education Center. 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 East Saint Louis, IL?

St. Louis School of Phlebotomy's 7-Week Phlebotomy (PLB with externship; CPT track without) takes 7 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Southwestern Illinois College (MLT 100 in the first eight weeks of fall or spring) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near East Saint Louis, IL?

Yes. Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Downtown St. Louis (St. Louis, evening and weekend), St. Louis School of Phlebotomy (St. Louis, evening and weekend) and Phlebotomy Training Specialists - St. Louis (St. Louis, evening and weekend) run evening or weekend sessions, among 4 programs nearby that do.

Which programs near East Saint Louis, IL prepare you for certification?

Three of the nine programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: St. Louis School of Phlebotomy (NHA CPT), St. Charles Adult and Community Education (NHA CPT) and Jefferson College (NHA CPT).

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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