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 Garfield, IL
Six phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Garfield, IL, one of them within 25. The closest is Kankakee Community College in Kankakee, 24 miles away. The shortest is South Suburban College's one semester certificate.
1programs within 25 miles
6within 50 miles
$1,699lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$46,010median pay in Illinois
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Garfield
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 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
Illinois Valley Community College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Certificate
Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate of Achievement
CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
- Length
- As little as one semester
- Hours
- 6 credit hours
- Externship
- 100 hours
Read Waubonsee Community College's requirements: Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate of Achievement
Phlebotomy (Blood Collection) Certificate
CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
- Length
- One semester (accelerated) or two semesters (standard)
- Hours
- 10 credit hours
- Externship
- 108 hours
Open the Moraine Valley Community College course details: Phlebotomy (Blood Collection) Certificate
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: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Basic Certificate (PHB.BASIC)
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee Community College | Kankakee, IL | 24 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Joliet Junior College | Joliet, IL | 27 | Non-credit course | fall session Aug | 120 hr | $1,699 |
| Illinois Valley Community College | Oglesby, IL | 39 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Waubonsee Community College | Sugar Grove, IL | 43 | Certificate | 16 wk | 100 hr | |
| Moraine Valley Community College | Palos Hills, IL | 46 | Certificate | 16 wk | 108 hr | |
| South Suburban College | South Holland, IL | 49 | Certificate | 8 wk | 100 hr |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Garfield
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 four hospitals within 25 miles of Garfield, IL:
- Morris Hospital & Healthcare Centers Morris · 16 miles
- Presence St Marys Hospital Kankakee · 24 miles
- Riverside Medical Center Kankakee · 24 miles
- Saint James Hospital Pontiac · 25 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 Garfield
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Garfield, IL?
Kankakee Community College in Kankakee, about 24 miles away. Phlebotomy, Certificate and includes a clinical externship.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Garfield, IL?
South Suburban College's Phlebotomy Basic Certificate (PHB.BASIC) takes one semester, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Waubonsee Community College (as little as one semester) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Garfield, IL?
Yes. Joliet Junior College (Joliet, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Garfield, IL prepare you for certification?
Six of the six programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Kankakee Community College (ASCP PBT), Joliet Junior College (ASCP PBT), Illinois Valley Community College (ASCP PBT) and Waubonsee 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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- Gardner 3 mi
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- Wauponsee 13 mi
- Salina 14 mi
- Herscher 14 mi
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