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 Nerstrand, MN
Nine phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Nerstrand, MN, one of them within 25. The closest is South Central College in Faribault, 11 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.
1programs within 25 miles
9within 50 miles
$1,095lowest published cost
3 wkshortest program
$46,000median pay in Minnesota
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Nerstrand
28 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
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
39 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
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
Open the Saint Paul College course details: Phlebotomy Technician - Hybrid · 1 more program on the Minnesota page
44 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
American Indian OIC (Takoda Institute): dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy
45 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
See Hennepin Healthcare School of Laboratory Science's program page: Phlebotomy Technician Program
45 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 | 11 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Dakota County Technical College | Rosemount, MN | 28 | Non-credit course | 6 wk | 100 hr | $1,599 |
| Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science | Rochester, MN | 37 | Certificate | 9 wk | Yes | |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina | Edina, MN | 39 | Non-credit course | 3 wk | $1,095 | |
| Saint Paul College | Saint Paul, MN | 41 | Non-credit course | 5 wk | $1,600 | |
| American Indian OIC (Takoda Institute) | Minneapolis, MN | 44 | Non-credit course | 12 wk | Yes | |
| Hennepin Healthcare School of Laboratory Science | Minneapolis, MN | 45 | Certificate | 6 wk | Yes | |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Oakdale | Oakdale, MN | 45 | Non-credit course | 3 wk | $1,095 | |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Minneapolis | Minneapolis, MN | 46 | Non-credit course | 3 wk | $1,095 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Nerstrand
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 Nerstrand, MN:
- Northfield Hospital Northfield · 9 miles
- Allina Health Faribault Medical Center Faribault · 11 miles
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Cannon Falls Cannon Falls · 14 miles
- Owatonna Hospital Owatonna · 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 Nerstrand
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Nerstrand, MN?
South Central College in Faribault, about 11 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Nerstrand, 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 Nerstrand, MN?
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Edina's Phlebotomy Certification Class takes about 3 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Oakdale (about 3 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Nerstrand, 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 5 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Nerstrand, MN prepare you for certification?
Four of the nine programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: South Central College (ASCP PBT), Dakota County Technical College (ASCP PBT), Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (NHA CPT and ASCP PBT) and Saint Paul College (NHA CPT).
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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