Phlebotomy School

Phlebotomy Classes Near Washington, LA

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

Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Washington, LA, one of them within 25. The closest is South Louisiana Community College in Opelousas, 6 miles away: a non-credit course that takes 10 weeks.

1programs within 25 miles
3within 50 miles
$3,000lowest published cost
10 wkshortest program
$36,120median pay in Louisiana

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Washington

6 miles

South Louisiana Community College

Opelousas Campus, Opelousas, LA · #3 in Louisiana (55/100)

Phlebotomy Technician

Non-credit courseOn campusHybridNHA CPTExam fee included
Length
10 weeks (8 weeks classroom, 2 weeks clinical); Lafayette day 9am-1pm or night 5pm-9pm, Crowley night, Opelousas hybrid (three virtual nights, one in-person night), Monday to Thursday
Externship
Two weeks at Ochsner clinical sites in the Acadiana area
Published cost
$3,000 total (2026-27)
Schedule
Day and Evening

South Louisiana Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Washington, LA, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
South Louisiana Community CollegeOpelousas, LA6Non-credit course10 wkYes$3,000
Central Louisiana Technical Community CollegeCottonport, LA26Certificate
Infinity CollegeLafayette, LA26Diploma25 wkYes

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Washington

Phlebotomists in Louisiana earned a median of $36,120 a year ($17 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $9,110 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Louisiana's 3,410 phlebotomists earned between $30,900 and $44,130.

Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists six hospitals within 25 miles of Washington, LA:

  • Opelousas General Health System Opelousas · 7 miles
  • Mercy Regional Medical Center Ville Platte · 14 miles
  • Acadia St Landry Church Point · 18 miles
  • Bunkie General Hospital Bunkie · 18 miles
  • Acadian Medical Center Eunice · 21 miles
  • Savoy Medical Center Mamou · 22 miles

Louisiana sets its own rule. Louisiana requires a phlebotomist certificate from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, unless you work for or under a Louisiana physician, or for a clinic run by a licensed provider, a hospital, a nursing home or another licensed health care facility, or a qualifying federally certified lab that trains you. Phlebotomy license requirements by state

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 Washington

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Washington, LA?

South Louisiana Community College in Opelousas, about 6 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician takes 10 weeks and includes a clinical externship.

What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Washington, LA?

South Louisiana Community College's Phlebotomy Technician takes 10 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Infinity College (25 weeks) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Washington, LA?

Yes. South Louisiana Community College (Opelousas, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Washington, LA prepare you for certification?

One of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: South Louisiana Community College (NHA CPT).

How much do phlebotomists make in Louisiana?

A median of $36,120 a year, or $17 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 3,410 phlebotomists in Louisiana. The national median was $45,230.

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