Phlebotomist Certificate
CertificateHybrid
- Hours
- 16 credits
- Externship
- Required internship
- Published cost
- $3,817 total (2025-26)
- Schedule
- Day
Ridgewater College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomist Certificate
Phlebotomy Classes Near Essig, MN
One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Essig, MN. The closest is Ridgewater College in Hutchinson, 41 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.
0programs within 25 miles
1within 50 miles
$690lowest published cost
3 wkshortest program
$46,000median pay in Minnesota
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Essig
Phlebotomy Certificate
CertificateHybridASCP PBT
- Externship
- Phlebotomy Internship (PHLE 1500) clinical rotation
See South Central College's program page: Phlebotomy Certificate
73 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
78 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
Read Dakota County Technical College's requirements: Phlebotomy Technician
79 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
80 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
81 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
81 miles
Hennepin Technical College
Brooklyn Park Campus, Brooklyn Park, MN · #3 in Minnesota (62/100)
Phlebotomy (CTS) / Phlebotomy Techniques with Clinical
Non-credit courseOn campusASCP PBTAMT RPT
- Length
- About 3 months of classroom and clinical practice followed by an internship; as little as 5 months overall
- Hours
- 56 hours of in-person instruction (5.8 CEUs)
- Externship
- 60 hours
- Published cost
- $1,450 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Evening
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ridgewater College | Hutchinson, MN | 41 | Certificate | Yes | $3,817 | |
| South Central College | Faribault, MN | 65 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina | Edina, MN | 73 | Non-credit course | 3 wk | $1,095 | |
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount, MN | 78 | Non-credit course | 6 wk | 100 hr | $1,599 |
| American Indian OIC (Takoda Institute) | Minneapolis, MN | 79 | Non-credit course | 12 wk | Yes | |
| Hennepin Healthcare School of Laboratory Science | Minneapolis, MN | 80 | Certificate | 6 wk | Yes | |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | 81 | Non-credit course | 3 wk | $1,095 | |
| Hennepin Technical College | Brooklyn Park, MN | 81 | Non-credit course | 13 wk | 60 hr | $1,450 |
| North Hennepin Community College | Brooklyn Park, MN | 81 | Certificate | 32 wk | Yes | |
| Project for Pride in Living (PPL) Career Pathways | Brooklyn Park, MN | 81 | Non-credit course | 10 wk | Yes | |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul, MN | 84 | Non-credit course | 5 wk | $1,600 | |
| Anoka Technical College | Anoka, MN | 88 | Non-credit course | 18 sessions | $690 | |
| Minnesota West Community and Technical College | Luverne, MN | 93 | Certificate | 32 wk | Yes | |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Oakdale | Oakdale, MN | 93 | Non-credit course | 3 wk | $1,095 | |
| Century College | White Bear Lake, MN | 93 | Non-credit course | 12 sessions | $1,200 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Essig
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 Essig, MN:
- Sleepy Eye Medical Center Sleepy Eye · 7 miles
- New Ulm Medical Center New Ulm · 7 miles
- Madelia Health Madelia · 21 miles
- Mayo Clinic Health System St. James St James · 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 Essig
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Essig, MN?
Ridgewater College in Hutchinson, about 41 miles away. Phlebotomist Certificate and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Essig, 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 Essig, 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 Essig, MN?
Yes. Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina (Edina, evening and weekend), Dakota County Technical College (Rosemount, weekend) and Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Minneapolis (Minneapolis, evening and weekend) run evening or weekend sessions, among 7 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Essig, MN prepare you for certification?
Six of the 15 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: South Central College (ASCP PBT), Dakota County Technical College (ASCP PBT), Hennepin Technical College (ASCP PBT and AMT RPT) and Project for Pride in Living (PPL) Career Pathways (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 Essig
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Sleepy Eye 6 mi
- New Ulm 7 mi
- Fairfax 15 mi
- Winthrop 19 mi
- Springfield 20 mi
- Nicollet 21 mi
- Madelia 21 mi
- St. James 24 mi
- Lake Crystal 24 mi
- Gaylord 25 mi
- South Bend 28 mi
- Redwood Falls 29 mi
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