Six phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of West Brooklyn, IL, one of them within 25. The closest is Kishwaukee College in Malta, 22 miles away: a non-credit course that takes jan with a 100-hour externship. The shortest is Elgin Community College's two courses in one or two semesters certificate.
Phlebotomy Technician (CE 085 5001)
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Phlebotomy Certificate
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Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
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Phlebotomy Technician (Phlebotomy Certificate)
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Basic Vocational Certificate in Phlebotomy
Elgin Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Basic Vocational Certificate in Phlebotomy
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kishwaukee College | Malta, IL | 22 | Non-credit course | jan | 100 hr | $2,250 |
| Illinois Valley Community College | Oglesby, IL | 28 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Waubonsee Community College | Sugar Grove, IL | 36 | Certificate | 16 wk | 100 hr | |
| Rock Valley College | Rockford, IL | 39 | Certificate | 24 wk | 100 hr | |
| Highland Community College | Freeport, IL | 49 | Certificate | |||
| Elgin Community College | Elgin, IL | 49 | Certificate | 8 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 six hospitals within 25 miles of West Brooklyn, IL:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Kishwaukee College in Malta, about 22 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician (CE 085 5001) takes jan and includes a 100-hour externship.
Elgin Community College's Basic Vocational Certificate in Phlebotomy takes two courses in one or two semesters, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Waubonsee Community College (as little as one semester) is next.
Yes. Kishwaukee College (Malta, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Five of the six programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Kishwaukee College (ASCP PBT), Illinois Valley Community College (ASCP PBT), Waubonsee Community College (ASCP PBT) and Rock Valley College (ASCP PBT), and others.
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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