Phlebotomy Technician (Phlebotomy Certificate)
Phlebotomy Classes Near Stockton, IL
Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Stockton, IL, one of them within 25. The closest is Highland Community College in Freeport, 19 miles away. The shortest is Eastern Iowa Community Colleges's nine weeks non-credit course.
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Stockton
Eastern Iowa Community Colleges
DeWitt Career Advancement Center, DeWitt, IA · #5 in Iowa (41/100)
Phlebotomy Technician (Certificate)
- 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
See Eastern Iowa Community Colleges's program page: Phlebotomy Technician (Certificate)
Rock Valley College
Main Campus, Health Sciences Center, Rockford, IL · #5 in Illinois (81/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
- Length
- Cohorts of 16 or 24 weeks, including an 8-week practicum
- Externship
- 100 hours
- Sticks required
- 100 venipunctures and dermal punctures
- Schedule
- Day
Rock Valley College 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 | 19 | Certificate | |||
| Eastern Iowa Community Colleges | DeWitt, IA | 46 | Non-credit course | 9 wk | 16 hr | $1,199 |
| Rock Valley College | Rockford, IL | 48 | Certificate | 24 wk | 100 hr |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Stockton
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 two hospitals within 25 miles of Stockton, IL:
- Mercyhealth Fhn Hospital Freeport · 19 miles
- Midwest Medical Center Galena · 22 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 Stockton
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Stockton, IL?
Highland Community College in Freeport, about 19 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician (Phlebotomy Certificate).
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Stockton, 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 Stockton, IL?
Yes. Eastern Iowa Community Colleges (DeWitt, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Stockton, 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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- Lena 9 mi
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- Harlem 15 mi
- Mount Carroll 18 mi
- Cherry Grove-Shannon 18 mi
- Savanna 19 mi
- Freeport 19 mi
- Buckeye 19 mi
- Lanark 19 mi
- Oneco 19 mi
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