Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Lake Mc Donald
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Lake Mc Donald, MT, one of them within 25. The closest is Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, 18 miles away: a non-credit course that takes two semesters: AHMA 220 then AHMA 221 with a 100-hour externship. The shortest is Community Colleges of Spokane's 10 weeks non-credit course.
Phlebotomists in Montana earned a median of $45,470 a year ($22 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, about the same as the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Montana's 370 phlebotomists earned between $38,920 and $48,480.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists two hospitals within 25 miles of Lake Mc Donald, MT:
Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near Lake Mc Donald
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Lake Mc Donald, MT?
Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, about 18 miles away. Phlebotomy Courses (AHMA 220 Phlebotomy and AHMA 221 Phlebotomy Clinical Training) takes two semesters: AHMA 220 then AHMA 221 and includes a 100-hour externship.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Lake Mc Donald, MT?
Community Colleges of Spokane's Phlebotomist Program takes 10 weeks, the shortest stated length within 194 miles. Salish Kootenai College (one quarter) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Lake Mc Donald, MT?
Yes. Flathead Valley Community College (Kalispell, weekend) and University of Montana Bitterroot College (Hamilton, evening and weekend) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Lake Mc Donald, MT prepare you for certification?
Four of the five programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Flathead Valley Community College (ASCP PBT and AMT RPT), Salish Kootenai College (NHA CPT), University of Montana Bitterroot College (NHA CPT) and Community Colleges of Spokane (ASCP PBT).
How much do phlebotomists make in Montana?
A median of $45,470 a year, or $22 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 370 phlebotomists in Montana. The national median was $45,230.