Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Polebridge
One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Polebridge, MT. The closest is Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, 38 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 one hospital within 25 miles of Polebridge, MT:
Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near Polebridge
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Polebridge, MT?
Flathead Valley Community College in Kalispell, about 38 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 Polebridge, MT?
Community Colleges of Spokane's Phlebotomist Program takes 10 weeks, the shortest stated length within 207 miles. Salish Kootenai College (one quarter) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Polebridge, 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 Polebridge, 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), Community Colleges of Spokane (ASCP PBT) and University of Montana Bitterroot College (NHA CPT).
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.