Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Palo, MI. The closest is Lansing Community College in Lansing, 35 miles away: a certificate that takes one semester or two-semester option. The shortest is Mid Michigan College's 9-10 weeks non-credit course.
Main Campus (Health and Human Services Building), Lansing, MI · #2 in Michigan (66/100)
Phlebotomy Technician C.C. (Certificate of Completion)
Mt. Pleasant Campus (Morey Technical Education Center), Mt. Pleasant, MI · #7 in Michigan (53/100)
Phlebotomy Short-Term Training
See Mid Michigan College's program page: Phlebotomy Short-Term Training
CEGH 111 Phlebotomy Skills for Healthcare
Grand Rapids Community College admission and start dates: CEGH 111 Phlebotomy Skills for Healthcare
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lansing Community College | Lansing, MI | 35 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Mid Michigan College | Mt. Pleasant, MI | 35 | Non-credit course | 10 wk | Yes | $1,575 |
| Grand Rapids Community College | Grand Rapids, MI | 35 | Non-credit course | 10 wk |
Phlebotomists in Michigan earned a median of $39,860 a year ($19 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $5,370 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Michigan's 3,540 phlebotomists earned between $37,870 and $45,760.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists six hospitals within 25 miles of Palo, MI:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Lansing Community College in Lansing, about 35 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician C.C. (Certificate of Completion) takes one semester or two-semester option and includes a clinical externship.
Mid Michigan College's Phlebotomy Short-Term Training takes 9-10 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Grand Rapids Community College (10 weeks) is next.
Yes. Mid Michigan College (Mt. Pleasant, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Two of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Lansing Community College (ASCP PBT) and Mid Michigan College (ASCP PBT).
A median of $39,860 a year, or $19 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 3,540 phlebotomists in Michigan. The national median was $45,230.
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