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Phlebotomy Classes Near Ruma, IL

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

Six phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Ruma, IL. The closest is Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, 27 miles 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.

0programs within 25 miles
6within 50 miles
$425lowest published cost
7 wkshortest program
$46,010median pay in Illinois

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Ruma

37 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

Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Downtown St. Louis admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Training

39 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

Open the Phlebotomy Training Specialists - St. Louis course details: Phlebotomy Training

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Ruma, IL, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Southwestern Illinois CollegeBelleville, IL27Certificate8 wk80 hr
Jefferson CollegeHillsboro, MO32Non-credit course26 wkYes$425
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Downtown St. LouisSt. Louis, MO37Non-credit course$995
St. Louis School of PhlebotomySt. Louis, MO37Non-credit course7 wk40 hr
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - St. LouisSt. Louis, MO39Non-credit course$995
BJC Medical Education CenterSt. Louis, MO48Non-credit course8 wk$1,000

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Ruma

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 Ruma, IL:

  • Red Bud Regional Hospital Red Bud · 4 miles
  • Sparta Community Hospital Sparta · 16 miles
  • Memorial Hospital Chester · 18 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 Ruma

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Ruma, IL?

Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, about 27 miles 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 Ruma, 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 Ruma, 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 Ruma, 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.

Which programs near Ruma, IL prepare you for certification?

Two of the six programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Jefferson College (NHA CPT) and St. Louis School of Phlebotomy (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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