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Phlebotomy Classes Near 17021 (East Waterford, PA)

Six phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of 17021 (East Waterford, PA). The closest is WellSpan Health Phlebotomy Training Program in Chambersburg, 29 miles away: a non-credit course that takes seven weeks with a 150-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $750 (UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program). The shortest is UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program's 6 weeks non-credit course.

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$750lowest published cost
6 wkshortest program
$43,910median pay in Pennsylvania

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest 17021

29 miles

WellSpan Health Phlebotomy Training Program

Chambersburg Hospital region (Waynesboro Hospital and Franklin County sites), Chambersburg, PA · #3 in Pennsylvania (78/100)

Phlebotomy Training Program

Non-credit courseOn campusASCP PBT
Length
Seven weeks (two weeks classroom, then clinical rotations)
Hours
85 classroom hours and 150 clinical hours
Externship
150 hours
Published cost
$1,000 total (2027)
Schedule
Day
41 miles

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg Campus (Blocker Hall), Harrisburg, PA · #8 in Pennsylvania (61/100)

Phlebotomy Technician Program

Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPTExam fee included
Length
About 8 to 14 weeks depending on section; clinicals the last two full weeks, Monday-Friday
Externship
Clinicals during the last two full weeks of class, Monday-Friday, about 7am-5pm
Published cost
$1,975 total (2027)
Schedule
Day and Evening

Phlebotomy Pathway (Phlebotomy: Theoretical & Practical Applications and Phlebotomy Technician: Clinical Externship)

Non-credit courseOn campus
Length
Seven weeks of on-campus instruction and skills learning, followed by a 100-hour clinical externship
Externship
100 hours
Sticks required
Minimum of 100 successful venipunctures during the externship

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of 17021 (East Waterford, PA), nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
WellSpan Health Phlebotomy Training ProgramChambersburg, PA29Non-credit course7 wk150 hr$1,000
Central Penn CollegeSummerdale, PA38Certificate39 wkYes
Greater Altoona Career & Technology CenterAltoona, PA40Non-credit course40 hr$1,700
Harrisburg Area Community CollegeHarrisburg, PA41Non-credit course14 wkYes$1,975
UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy ProgramAltoona, PA41Non-credit course6 wkYes$750
Hagerstown Community CollegeHagerstown, MD48Non-credit course7 wk100 hr

Working as a Phlebotomist Near 17021 (East Waterford, PA)

Phlebotomists in Pennsylvania earned a median of $43,910 a year ($21 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $1,320 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Pennsylvania's 5,510 phlebotomists earned between $38,530 and $47,370.

Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists two hospitals within 25 miles of 17021 (East Waterford, PA):

  • Geisinger-lewistown Hospital Lewistown · 17 miles
  • Penn Highlands Huntingdon Huntingdon · 21 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 17021

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to 17021 (East Waterford, PA)?

WellSpan Health Phlebotomy Training Program in Chambersburg, about 29 miles away. Phlebotomy Training Program takes seven weeks and includes a 150-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near 17021 (East Waterford, PA)?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $750 at UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program to $1,975 at Harrisburg Area Community 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 17021 (East Waterford, PA)?

UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program's Phlebotomy Program takes 6 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. WellSpan Health Phlebotomy Training Program (seven weeks) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near 17021 (East Waterford, PA)?

Yes. Central Penn College (Summerdale, evening) and Harrisburg Area Community College (Harrisburg, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near 17021 (East Waterford, PA) prepare you for certification?

Five of the six programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: WellSpan Health Phlebotomy Training Program (ASCP PBT), Central Penn College (NHA CPT), Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (NHA CPT) and Harrisburg Area Community College (NHA CPT), and others.

How much do phlebotomists make in Pennsylvania?

A median of $43,910 a year, or $21 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 5,510 phlebotomists in Pennsylvania. The national median was $45,230.

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