Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Rockville
Four phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Rockville, RI, two of them within 25. The closest is Connecticut State Community College in Norwich, 16 miles away. The shortest is Northeast Medical Institute's 2 weeks non-credit course.
Part-time, two-semester program; three classes per year
Hours
19 credit hours (PHLE 1010 Phlebotomy I and PHLE 1020 Phlebotomy II, plus Composition I, ICD-CM, point-of-care QA, laboratory information systems and basics of electrocardiography)
Externship
Practical training at a clinical site; students must be available weekdays, eight hours a day, five days a week, for three consecutive weeks
In-person hands-on lab days at campus (3 lab days in the day program at Stamford, Hartford and Waterbury; 2 at New Haven; 4 lab evenings in the evening program)
Phlebotomists in Rhode Island earned a median of $46,380 a year ($22 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $1,150 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Rhode Island's 970 phlebotomists earned between $42,640 and $50,890.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists four hospitals within 25 miles of Rockville, RI:
Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near Rockville
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Rockville, RI?
Connecticut State Community College in Norwich, about 16 miles away. Phlebotomy: Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certificate and includes a clinical externship.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Rockville, RI?
Northeast Medical Institute's Phlebotomy Technician takes 2 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Community College of Rhode Island (part-time) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Rockville, RI?
Yes. Northeast Medical Institute (East Hartford, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Rockville, RI prepare you for certification?
Two of the four programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Bristol Community College (ASCP PBT) and Northeast Medical Institute (NHA CPT).
How much do phlebotomists make in Rhode Island?
A median of $46,380 a year, or $22 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 970 phlebotomists in Rhode Island. The national median was $45,230.