Phlebotomy, Certificate
CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
- Hours
- 6 credit hours
- Externship
- HLTH 1412 Phlebotomy Practicum
Kankakee Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy, Certificate
Phlebotomy Classes Near Watseka, IL
Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Watseka, IL, one of them within 25. The closest is Kankakee Community College in Kankakee, 25 miles away. The shortest is University of Saint Francis's 1 semester certificate.
1programs within 25 miles
3within 50 miles
$3,211lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$46,010median pay in Illinois
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Watseka
48 miles
Ivy Tech Community College
Ivy Tech Lake County at Crown Point, Crown Point, IN · #3 in Indiana (51/100)
Phlebotomy Technician (CT)
Certificate
- Length
- 2 semesters
- Hours
- 18 credit hours (HLHS 101, 102, 105, 121, PHLB 212 Phlebotomy, PHLB 257 Phlebotomy Externship, plus HLHS 131 or IVTY 111/112)
- Externship
- 100 hours
- Published cost
- $3,211 total (2026-27)
See Ivy Tech Community College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician (CT)
Phlebotomy Technician Preparation
CertificateHybridNHA CPT
- Length
- 1 semester; designed to be completed in 8 weeks
- Externship
- Internship in a physician's office or lab
University of Saint Francis admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician Preparation
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kankakee Community College | Kankakee, IL | 25 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Ivy Tech Community College | Crown Point, IN | 48 | Certificate | 32 wk | 100 hr | $3,211 |
| University of Saint Francis | Crown Point, IN | 48 | Certificate | 8 wk | Yes |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Watseka
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 Watseka, IL:
- Iroquois Memorial Hospital Watseka · under a mile
- Carle Hoopeston Regional Health Center Hoopeston · 22 miles
- Presence St Marys Hospital Kankakee · 25 miles
- Riverside Medical Center Kankakee · 25 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 Watseka
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Watseka, IL?
Kankakee Community College in Kankakee, about 25 miles away. Phlebotomy, Certificate and includes a clinical externship.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Watseka, IL?
University of Saint Francis's Phlebotomy Technician Preparation takes 1 semester, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Ivy Tech Community College (2 semesters) is next.
Which programs near Watseka, IL prepare you for certification?
Two of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Kankakee Community College (ASCP PBT) and University of Saint Francis (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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