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 Steele County, MN
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Steele County, MN, one of them within 25. The closest is South Central College in Faribault, 20 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $690 (Anoka Technical College). The shortest is Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina's about 3 weeks non-credit course.
1programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$690lowest published cost
3 wkshortest program
$46,000median pay in Minnesota
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Steele County
37 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
50 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
60 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
Read Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina's requirements: Phlebotomy Certification Class
60 miles
North Iowa Area Community College
NIACC Campus (Activity Center 106), Mason City, IA · #2 in Iowa (83/100)
Phlebotomy
Non-credit courseHybridASCP PBT
- Length
- Tuesdays 5-7 pm, September 15 - November 3, 2026, then clinical practicum
- Hours
- 40 hours of online learning and in-person lab, plus 100 hours of clinical practicum
- Externship
- 100 hours
- Schedule
- Evening
Open the North Iowa Area Community College course details: Phlebotomy
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
Saint Paul College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician - Hybrid · 1 more program on the Minnesota page
66 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
66 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 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Central College | Faribault, MN | 20 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | Rochester, MN | 37 | Certificate | 9 wk | Yes | |
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount, MN | 50 | Non-credit course | 6 wk | 100 hr | $1,599 |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina | Edina, MN | 60 | Non-credit course | 3 wk | $1,095 | |
| North Iowa Area Community College | Mason City, IA | 60 | Non-credit course | tuesdays 5-7 pm | 100 hr | |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul, MN | 64 | Non-credit course | 5 wk | $1,600 | |
| American Indian OIC (Takoda Institute) | Minneapolis, MN | 66 | Non-credit course | 12 wk | Yes | |
| Hennepin Healthcare School of Laboratory Science | Minneapolis, MN | 66 | Certificate | 6 wk | Yes | |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | 68 | Non-credit course | 3 wk | $1,095 | |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Oakdale | Oakdale, MN | 69 | Non-credit course | 3 wk | $1,095 | |
| Century College | White Bear Lake, MN | 74 | Non-credit course | 12 sessions | $1,200 | |
| Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park, MN | 77 | Non-credit course | 13 wk | 60 hr | $1,450 |
| North Hennepin Community College | Brooklyn Park, MN | 77 | Certificate | 32 wk | Yes | |
| Project for Pride in Living (PPL) Career Pathways | Brooklyn Park, MN | 77 | Non-credit course | 10 wk | Yes | |
| Ridgewater College | Hutchinson, MN | 84 | Certificate | Yes | $3,817 | |
| Anoka Technical College | Anoka, MN | 88 | Non-credit course | 18 sessions | $690 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Steele 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 three hospitals within 25 miles of Steele County, MN:
- Owatonna Hospital Owatonna · 5 miles
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Waseca Waseca · 15 miles
- Allina Health Faribault Medical Center Faribault · 20 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 Steele County
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Steele County, MN?
South Central College in Faribault, about 20 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Steele County, MN?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $690 at Anoka Technical College to $3,817 at Ridgewater 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 Steele County, MN?
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina's Phlebotomy Certification Class takes about 3 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Minneapolis (about 3 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Steele County, MN?
Yes. Dakota County Technical College (Rosemount, weekend), Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina (Edina, evening and weekend) and North Iowa Area Community College (Mason City, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 8 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Steele County, MN prepare you for certification?
Eight of the 16 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 North Iowa Area Community College (ASCP PBT), 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 Steele County
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Owatonna 5 mi
- Medford 11 mi
- Woodville 12 mi
- Blooming Prairie 13 mi
- Waseca 15 mi
- New Richland 16 mi
- Morristown 18 mi
- Dodge Center 18 mi
- Faribault 20 mi
- Hayfield 20 mi
- Kenyon 21 mi
- Cannon City 22 mi
Towns in Steele County
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