Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of La Salle, IL, one of them within 25. The closest is Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby, 4 miles away. The shortest is Waubonsee Community College's as little as one semester certificate.
Phlebotomy Certificate
Illinois Valley Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Certificate
Phlebotomy Technician (CE 085 5001)
See Kishwaukee College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician (CE 085 5001)
Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate of Achievement
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Illinois Valley Community College | Oglesby, IL | 4 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Kishwaukee College | Malta, IL | 42 | Non-credit course | jan | 100 hr | $2,250 |
| Waubonsee Community College | Sugar Grove, IL | 44 | Certificate | 16 wk | 100 hr |
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 La Salle, IL:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Illinois Valley Community College in Oglesby, about 4 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate and includes a clinical externship.
Yes. Kishwaukee College (Malta, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Three of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Illinois Valley Community College (ASCP PBT), Kishwaukee College (ASCP PBT) and Waubonsee Community College (ASCP PBT).
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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