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Phlebotomy Classes Near Waterloo, IL

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

Nine phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Waterloo, IL, five of them within 25. The closest is Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, 15 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.

5programs within 25 miles
9within 50 miles
$425lowest published cost
7 wkshortest program
$46,010median pay in Illinois

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Waterloo

20 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

22 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

Read Phlebotomy Training Specialists - St. Louis's requirements: Phlebotomy Training

40 miles

St. Charles Community College

Cottleville, MO · #4 in Missouri (64/100)

Phlebotomy Program (Health Occupations, non-credit)

Non-credit courseHybrid
Length
Spring 2027: coursework Feb 1-Mar 28, clinical rotation Apr 5-May 21; Summer 2027: coursework June 7-July 18, clinical rotation from late July
Hours
Online coursework (Canvas), mandatory Zoom sessions, two in-person lab days (9 a.m.-3 p.m.), then clinical rotation
Externship
120 hours
Published cost
$775 total (2027)
Schedule
Day

St. Charles Community College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Program (Health Occupations, non-credit)

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Waterloo, IL, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Southwestern Illinois CollegeBelleville, IL15Certificate8 wk80 hr
St. Louis School of PhlebotomySt. Louis, MO20Non-credit course7 wk40 hr
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Downtown St. LouisSt. Louis, MO20Non-credit course$995
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - St. LouisSt. Louis, MO22Non-credit course$995
Jefferson CollegeHillsboro, MO24Non-credit course26 wkYes$425
BJC Medical Education CenterSt. Louis, MO32Non-credit course8 wk$1,000
St. Charles Adult and Community EducationSt. Charles, MO37Non-credit course8 wk$980
St. Charles Community CollegeCottleville, MO40Non-credit coursespring 2027: coursework Feb 1-Mar 28120 hr$775
East Central CollegeUnion, MO46Certificate

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Waterloo

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 Waterloo, IL:

  • Red Bud Regional Hospital Red Bud · 14 miles
  • Memorial Hospital Belleville · 16 miles
  • Touchette Regional Hospital Centreville · 17 miles
  • HSHS St Elizabeth's Hospital O Fallon · 21 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 Waterloo

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Waterloo, IL?

Southwestern Illinois College in Belleville, about 15 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 Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, 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 Waterloo, IL?

Yes. St. Louis School of Phlebotomy (St. Louis, evening and weekend), Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Downtown St. Louis (St. Louis, evening and weekend) and Phlebotomy Training Specialists - St. Louis (St. Louis, evening and weekend) run evening or weekend sessions, among 4 programs nearby that do.

Which programs near Waterloo, IL prepare you for certification?

Three of the nine programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: St. Louis School of Phlebotomy (NHA CPT), Jefferson College (NHA CPT) and St. Charles Adult and Community Education (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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