Phlebotomy Certificate (Certificate of Recognition)
- Length
- Two semesters (traditional) or one semester (eHealth accelerated hybrid)
- Externship
- 120 hours
Six phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Westport Point, MA, two of them within 25. The closest is Bristol Community College in Fall River, 14 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 | 14 | Certificate | 32 wk | 120 hr | |
| Community College of Rhode Island | Warwick, RI | 22 | Certificate | 32 wk | Yes | |
| Quincy College | Plymouth, MA | 35 | Non-credit course | 14 wk | 120 hr | $2,500 |
| Cape Cod Community College | West Barnstable, MA | 38 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Massasoit Community College | Brockton, MA | 39 | Non-credit course | 11 wk | 120 hr | |
| Connecticut State Community College | Danielson, CT | 46 | Certificate | Yes |
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 three hospitals within 25 miles of Westport Point, 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 14 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 six 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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