Phlebotomy Certificate
CertificateHybridASCP PBT
- Externship
- Phlebotomy Internship (PHLE 1500) clinical rotation
South Central College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Certificate
Phlebotomy Classes in Goodhue County, MN
Ten phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Goodhue County, MN. The closest is South Central College in Faribault, 29 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $1,095 (Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Oakdale). The shortest is Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Oakdale's about 3 weeks non-credit course.
0programs within 25 miles
10within 50 miles
$1,095lowest published cost
3 wkshortest program
$46,000median pay in Minnesota
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Goodhue County
29 miles
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science
Mayo Clinic School of Health Sciences, Rochester, Rochester, MN · #2 in Minnesota (67/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program
CertificateHybridNHA CPTASCP PBT
- Length
- 9 weeks
- Externship
- Clinical experience drawing samples from patients in Mayo Clinic outpatient and hospital settings
- Sticks required
- At least 100 venipunctures in the outpatient setting before moving to the hospital setting
31 miles
Dakota County Technical College
DCTC Rosemount Campus, Rosemount, MN · #1 in Minnesota (71/100)
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campusASCP PBT
- Length
- 48-hour classroom portion within 6 weeks; 12-16 weeks overall
- Hours
- 48 classroom hours (4.0 CEUs)
- Externship
- 100 hours
- Published cost
- $1,599 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Weekend
Dakota County Technical College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician - Hybrid
Non-credit courseHybridNHA CPTExam fee included
- Length
- 5 weekly in-person sessions (Wednesdays 5:00-9:00 PM) plus about 3 hours of online content per week
- Sticks required
- 30 successful venipunctures and 10 successful capillary (finger) sticks to qualify for the NHA CPT exam
- Published cost
- $1,600 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Evening
Read Saint Paul College's requirements: Phlebotomy Technician - Hybrid · 1 more program on the Minnesota page
42 miles
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Oakdale
Phlebotomy Training Specialists Oakdale, Oakdale, MN · #15 in Minnesota (30/100)
Phlebotomy Certification Class
Non-credit courseOn campusExam fee included
- Length
- About 3 weeks (e.g., weekday morning class 9:00 AM-1:00 PM)
- Hours
- 48 hours of in-class instruction
- Published cost
- $1,095 total (2026)
- Schedule
- Day, Evening and Weekend
Open the Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Oakdale course details: Phlebotomy Certification Class
44 miles
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina
Phlebotomy Training Specialists Edina, Edina, MN · #13 in Minnesota (30/100)
Phlebotomy Certification Class
Non-credit courseOn campusExam fee included
- Length
- About 3 weeks (e.g., weekday morning class 9:00 AM-1:00 PM)
- Hours
- 48 hours of in-class instruction
- Published cost
- $1,095 total (2026)
- Schedule
- Day, Evening and Weekend
47 miles
American Indian OIC (Takoda Institute)
American Indian OIC, Minneapolis, MN · #11 in Minnesota (33/100)
Phlebotomy
Non-credit courseHybrid
- Length
- 12 weeks, Monday-Thursday
- Externship
- Hands-on clinical training
- Schedule
- Day
See American Indian OIC (Takoda Institute)'s program page: Phlebotomy
47 miles
Hennepin Healthcare School of Laboratory Science
Hennepin County Medical Center (HCMC), Minneapolis, MN · #12 in Minnesota (33/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Program
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- 6 weeks
- Externship
- Lecture and practical training at HCMC
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central College | Faribault, MN | 29 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | Rochester, MN | 29 | Certificate | 9 wk | Yes | |
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount, MN | 31 | Non-credit course | 6 wk | 100 hr | $1,599 |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul, MN | 42 | Non-credit course | 5 wk | $1,600 | |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Oakdale | Oakdale, MN | 42 | Non-credit course | 3 wk | $1,095 | |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina | Edina, MN | 44 | Non-credit course | 3 wk | $1,095 | |
| American Indian OIC (Takoda Institute) | Minneapolis, MN | 47 | Non-credit course | 12 wk | Yes | |
| Hennepin Healthcare School of Laboratory Science | Minneapolis, MN | 47 | Certificate | 6 wk | Yes | |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | 49 | Non-credit course | 3 wk | $1,095 | |
| Century College | White Bear Lake, MN | 49 | Non-credit course | 12 sessions | $1,200 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Goodhue County
Phlebotomists in Minnesota earned a median of $46,000 a year ($22 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $770 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Minnesota's 2,090 phlebotomists earned between $43,600 and $48,760.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists four hospitals within 25 miles of Goodhue County, MN:
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Cannon Falls Cannon Falls · 10 miles
- Mayo Clinic Health System in Red Wing Red Wing · 13 miles
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Lake City Lake City · 21 miles
- Northfield Hospital Northfield · 23 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 Goodhue County
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Goodhue County, MN?
South Central College in Faribault, about 29 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Goodhue County, MN?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,095 at Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Oakdale to $1,600 at Saint Paul 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 Goodhue County, MN?
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Oakdale's Phlebotomy Certification Class takes about 3 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina (about 3 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Goodhue County, MN?
Yes. Dakota County Technical College (Rosemount, weekend), Saint Paul College (Saint Paul, evening) and Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Oakdale (Oakdale, evening and weekend) run evening or weekend sessions, among 6 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Goodhue County, MN prepare you for certification?
Five of the ten programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: South Central College (ASCP PBT), Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (NHA CPT and ASCP PBT), Dakota County Technical College (ASCP PBT) and Saint Paul College (NHA CPT), and others.
How much do phlebotomists make in Minnesota?
A median of $46,000 a year, or $22 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 2,090 phlebotomists in Minnesota. The national median was $45,230.
More Places Near Goodhue County
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Goodhue 4 mi
- Zumbrota 8 mi
- Wanamingo 8 mi
- Cannon Falls 11 mi
- Red Wing 13 mi
- Stanton 14 mi
- Pine Island 15 mi
- Kenyon 16 mi
- New Haven 18 mi
- Marshan 19 mi
- Oronoco 19 mi
- Ravenna 20 mi
Towns in Goodhue County
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