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Phlebotomy Classes Near Geff, IL

Four phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Geff, IL, one of them within 25. The closest is Frontier Community College in Fairfield, 5 miles away: a certificate that takes two semesters. The shortest is Rend Lake College's one semester certificate.

1programs within 25 miles
4within 50 miles
16 wkshortest program
$46,010median pay in Illinois

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Geff

Phlebotomy Certificate (PHB C339)

CertificateOn campus
Length
Two semesters (9 credit hours first semester, 8 second)
Hours
17 credit hours (HEA 1225, PHB 1220, PHB 1222, GEN 2297, PHB 1224 Clinicals 4 cr., PHB 1298)
Externship
PHB 1224 Phlebotomy Clinicals (4 cr.) at affiliated clinical sites, with orientation in a full-service laboratory
Sticks required
Minimum of 100 successful unaided venipunctures and 25 successful unaided skin punctures
Published cost
$140 per credit (2026-27)

Phlebotomy Certificate (PHB C339)

CertificateOn campus
Length
Two semesters (9 credit hours first semester, 8 second)
Hours
17 credit hours (HEA 1225, PHB 1220, PHB 1222, GEN 2297, PHB 1224 Clinicals 4 cr., PHB 1298)
Externship
PHB 1224 Phlebotomy Clinicals (4 cr.) at affiliated clinical sites, with orientation in a full-service laboratory
Sticks required
Minimum of 100 successful unaided venipunctures and 25 successful unaided skin punctures
Published cost
$140 per credit (2026-27)

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Geff, IL, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Frontier Community CollegeFairfield, IL5Certificate32 wkYes
Olney Central CollegeOlney, IL27Certificate32 wkYes
Rend Lake CollegeIna, IL33Certificate16 wkYes
Southeastern Illinois CollegeHarrisburg, IL50Certificate16 wk

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Geff

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 three hospitals within 25 miles of Geff, IL:

  • Fairfield Memorial Hospital 1 Fairfield · 5 miles
  • Clay County Hospital Flora · 16 miles
  • Hamilton Memorial Hospital McLeansboro · 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 Geff

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Geff, IL?

Frontier Community College in Fairfield, about 5 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate (PHB C339) takes two semesters and includes a clinical externship.

What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Geff, IL?

Rend Lake College's Phlebotomy Certificate takes one semester, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Southeastern Illinois College (16 weeks) is next.

Which programs near Geff, IL prepare you for certification?

One of the four programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Southeastern Illinois College (NHA CPT and ASPT).

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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