Phlebotomy Certificate
CertificateHybridASCP PBT
- Externship
- Phlebotomy Internship (PHLE 1500) clinical rotation
South Central College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Certificate
Phlebotomy Classes Near Bridgewater, MN
13 phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Bridgewater, MN, two of them within 25. The closest is South Central College in Faribault, 9 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $1,095 (Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina). The shortest is Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina's about 3 weeks non-credit course.
2programs within 25 miles
13within 50 miles
$1,095lowest published cost
3 wkshortest program
$46,000median pay in Minnesota
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Bridgewater
22 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
See Dakota County Technical College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician
32 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
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Certification Class
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
37 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
Open the American Indian OIC (Takoda Institute) course details: Phlebotomy
38 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
40 miles
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Minneapolis
Phlebotomy Training Specialists Minneapolis, Minneapolis, MN · #14 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
See Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Minneapolis's program page: Phlebotomy Certification Class
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
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Oakdale admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Certification Class
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central College | Faribault, MN | 9 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount, MN | 22 | Non-credit course | 6 wk | 100 hr | $1,599 |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina | Edina, MN | 32 | Non-credit course | 3 wk | $1,095 | |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul, MN | 36 | Non-credit course | 5 wk | $1,600 | |
| American Indian OIC (Takoda Institute) | Minneapolis, MN | 37 | Non-credit course | 12 wk | Yes | |
| Hennepin Healthcare School of Laboratory Science | Minneapolis, MN | 38 | Certificate | 6 wk | Yes | |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | 40 | Non-credit course | 3 wk | $1,095 | |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Oakdale | Oakdale, MN | 42 | Non-credit course | 3 wk | $1,095 | |
| Century College | White Bear Lake, MN | 47 | Non-credit course | 12 sessions | $1,200 | |
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | Rochester, MN | 47 | Certificate | 9 wk | Yes | |
| Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park, MN | 49 | Non-credit course | 13 wk | 60 hr | $1,450 |
| North Hennepin Community College | Brooklyn Park, MN | 49 | Certificate | 32 wk | Yes | |
| Project for Pride in Living (PPL) Career Pathways | Brooklyn Park, MN | 49 | Non-credit course | 10 wk | Yes |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Bridgewater
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 six hospitals within 25 miles of Bridgewater, MN:
- Northfield Hospital Northfield · 4 miles
- Allina Health Faribault Medical Center Faribault · 9 miles
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Cannon Falls Cannon Falls · 19 miles
- Mayo Clinic Health System New Prague New Prague · 19 miles
- M Health Fairview Ridges Hospital Burnsville · 23 miles
- Owatonna Hospital Owatonna · 24 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 Bridgewater
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Bridgewater, MN?
South Central College in Faribault, about 9 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Bridgewater, MN?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,095 at Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina 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 Bridgewater, MN?
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina's Phlebotomy Certification Class takes about 3 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Minneapolis (about 3 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Bridgewater, MN?
Yes. Dakota County Technical College (Rosemount, weekend), Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina (Edina, evening and weekend) and Saint Paul College (Saint Paul, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 7 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Bridgewater, MN prepare you for certification?
Seven of the 13 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: South Central College (ASCP PBT), Dakota County Technical College (ASCP PBT), Saint Paul College (NHA CPT) and Century College (NHA CPT and NCCT NCPT), 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.
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Nearest Towns and Cities
- Dundas 1 mi
- Northfield 4 mi
- Forest 5 mi
- Cannon City 6 mi
- Webster 7 mi
- Faribault 9 mi
- Lonsdale 10 mi
- Eureka 11 mi
- Elko New Market 11 mi
- New Market 13 mi
- Stanton 13 mi
- Wheatland 13 mi
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