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Phlebotomy Classes Near West Townsend, MA

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

Eight phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of West Townsend, MA, one of them within 25. The closest is Middlesex Community College in Lowell, 22 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $1,400 (Greenfield Community College). The shortest is Manchester Community College's 5-6 weeks non-credit course.

1programs within 25 miles
8within 50 miles
$1,400lowest published cost
6 wkshortest program
$50,170median pay in Massachusetts

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest West Townsend

26 miles

Manchester Community College

Manchester, NH · #3 in New Hampshire (51/100)

WDC Phlebotomy Technician, Cert.

Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
Length
5-6 weeks
Hours
60-70 hours (40 hours in-class instruction and 20-30 hours of practicum)
Externship
Practicum at an approved clinical partner site or at MCC
Sticks required
30 venipunctures and 10 capillary (finger-stick) draws on live individuals
Published cost
$1,500 total (2026-27)
Schedule
Evening and Weekend

See Manchester Community College's program page: WDC Phlebotomy Technician, Cert.

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of West Townsend, MA, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Middlesex Community CollegeLowell, MA22Non-credit courseYes$2,699
Manchester Community CollegeManchester, NH26Non-credit course6 wkYes$1,500
Massachusetts Bay Community CollegeFramingham, MA30Certificate32 wk160 hr
Northern Essex Community CollegeHaverhill, MA35Certificate43 wkYes
Bunker Hill Community CollegeChelsea, MA41Non-credit course10 wk40 hr
Greenfield Community CollegeGreenfield, MA43Non-credit course8 wkYes$1,400
Roxbury Community CollegeBoston, MA44Non-credit course120 hr
Quincy CollegeQuincy, MA48Non-credit course14 wk120 hr$2,500

Working as a Phlebotomist Near West Townsend

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 eight hospitals within 25 miles of West Townsend, MA:

  • Umass Memorial Healthalliance Hospitals Leominster · 10 miles
  • Nashoba Valley Medical Center Ayer · 12 miles
  • Heywood Hospital - Gardner · 14 miles
  • Lowell General Hospital Lowell · 21 miles
  • Umass Memorial Medical Center/University Campus Worcester · 22 miles
  • Emerson Hospital - W Concord · 24 miles
  • Marlborough Hospital Marlborough · 24 miles
  • Athol Memorial Hospital Athol · 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 West Townsend

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to West Townsend, MA?

Middlesex Community College in Lowell, about 22 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate (HLT 791) and includes a clinical externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near West Townsend, MA?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,400 at Greenfield Community College to $2,699 at Middlesex Community College. 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 West Townsend, MA?

Manchester Community College's WDC Phlebotomy Technician, Cert. takes 5-6 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Greenfield Community College (8 weeks) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near West Townsend, MA?

Yes. Middlesex Community College (Lowell, evening and weekend), Manchester Community College (Manchester, evening and weekend) and Massachusetts Bay Community College (Framingham, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 6 programs nearby that do.

Which programs near West Townsend, MA prepare you for certification?

Five of the eight programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Manchester Community College (NHA CPT), Massachusetts Bay Community College (NHA CPT), Bunker Hill Community College (NHA CPT) and Roxbury Community College (NHA CPT), and others.

How much do phlebotomists make in Massachusetts?

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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