Phlebotomy Technician (Phlebotomy Certificate)
CertificateOn campus
Phlebotomy Classes Near Kent, IL
Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Kent, IL, one of them within 25. The closest is Highland Community College in Freeport, 15 miles away. The shortest is Eastern Iowa Community Colleges's nine weeks non-credit course.
1programs within 25 miles
3within 50 miles
$1,199lowest published cost
9 wkshortest program
$46,010median pay in Illinois
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Kent
44 miles
Rock Valley College
Main Campus, Health Sciences Center, Rockford, IL · #5 in Illinois (81/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
- Length
- Cohorts of 16 or 24 weeks, including an 8-week practicum
- Externship
- 100 hours
- Sticks required
- 100 venipunctures and dermal punctures
- Schedule
- Day
See Rock Valley College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
47 miles
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
DeWitt Career Advancement Center, DeWitt, IA · #5 in Iowa (41/100)
Phlebotomy Technician (Certificate)
Non-credit courseOn campus
- Length
- Nine weeks, Monday-Thursday (8 a.m.-12 p.m., 12-4 p.m; or 5-9 p.m; sessions)
- Hours
- 16 hours a week of lectures and labs
- Externship
- 16 hours
- Published cost
- $1,199 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Day and Evening
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician (Certificate)
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highland Community College | Freeport, IL | 15 | Certificate | |||
| Rock Valley College | Rockford, IL | 44 | Certificate | 24 wk | 100 hr | |
| Eastern Iowa Community Colleges | DeWitt, IA | 47 | Non-credit course | 9 wk | 16 hr | $1,199 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Kent
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 one hospital within 25 miles of Kent, IL:
- Mercyhealth Fhn Hospital Freeport · 15 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 Kent
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Kent, IL?
Highland Community College in Freeport, about 15 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician (Phlebotomy Certificate).
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Kent, IL?
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges's Phlebotomy Technician (Certificate) takes nine weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Rock Valley College (cohorts of 16 or 24 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Kent, IL?
Yes. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (DeWitt, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Kent, IL prepare you for certification?
One of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Rock Valley College (ASCP PBT).
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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