Phlebotomy Certificate (Certificate of Recognition)
- Length
- Two semesters (traditional) or one semester (eHealth accelerated hybrid)
- Externship
- 120 hours
Five phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Cuttyhunk, MA, one of them within 25. The closest is Bristol Community College in Fall River, 23 miles away: a certificate that takes two semesters or one semester with a 120-hour externship. The shortest is Massasoit Community College's one semester non-credit course.
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| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bristol Community College | Fall River, MA | 23 | Certificate | 32 wk | 120 hr | |
| Community College of Rhode Island | Warwick, RI | 32 | Certificate | 32 wk | Yes | |
| Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable, MA | 35 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Quincy College | Plymouth, MA | 37 | Non-credit course | 14 wk | 120 hr | $2,500 |
| Massasoit Community College | Brockton, MA | 46 | Non-credit course | 11 wk | 120 hr |
Phlebotomists in Massachusetts earned a median of $50,170 a year ($24 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $4,940 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Massachusetts's 2,580 phlebotomists earned between $47,260 and $57,960.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists four hospitals within 25 miles of Cuttyhunk, MA:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Bristol Community College in Fall River, about 23 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate (Certificate of Recognition) takes two semesters or one semester and includes a 120-hour externship.
Massasoit Community College's Electrocardiogram (EKG)/Phlebotomy Technician Dual Certificate - Non-Credit takes one semester, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Quincy College (14 weeks) is next.
Yes. Quincy College (Plymouth, evening and weekend) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Two of the five programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Bristol Community College (ASCP PBT) and Quincy College (NHA CPT).
A median of $50,170 a year, or $24 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 2,580 phlebotomists in Massachusetts. The national median was $45,230.
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