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Phlebotomy Classes Near Poinsett Colony, SD

Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Poinsett Colony, SD. The closest is Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, 21 miles away: a certificate that takes two semesters with a 120-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $3,817 (Ridgewater College). The shortest is Southeast Technical College's one semester certificate.

2programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$3,817lowest published cost
16 wkshortest program
$39,560median pay in South Dakota

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Poinsett Colony

75 miles

Southeast Technical College

Sioux Falls Campus (Terrence Sullivan Health Science Center), Sioux Falls, SD · #3 in South Dakota (40/100)

Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate

CertificateOn campus
Length
One semester
Hours
10 credits (PH 102 Phlebotomy I, PH 102L Phlebotomy I Lab, PH 122S Clinical Practice)
Externship
Clinical training in the community (PH 122S Clinical Practice)
Published cost
$278 per credit (2026-27)

Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 100 miles of Poinsett Colony, SD, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Lake Area Technical CollegeWatertown, SD21Certificate32 wk120 hr$6,308
South Dakota State UniversityBrookings, SD24Certificate
Southeast Technical CollegeSioux Falls, SD75Certificate16 wkYes
Minnesota West Community and Technical CollegeLuverne, MN76Certificate32 wkYes
Ridgewater CollegeWillmar, MN97CertificateYes$3,817

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Poinsett Colony

Phlebotomists in South Dakota earned a median of $39,560 a year ($19 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $5,670 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of South Dakota's 320 phlebotomists earned between $36,320 and $43,100.

Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists three hospitals within 25 miles of Poinsett Colony, SD:

  • Sanford Clear Lake Medical Center Clear Lake · 13 miles
  • Prairie Lakes Healthcare System Watertown · 21 miles
  • Brookings Health System Brookings · 24 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 Poinsett Colony

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Poinsett Colony, SD?

Lake Area Technical College in Watertown, about 21 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate takes two semesters and includes a 120-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Poinsett Colony, SD?

Published prices within 100 miles run from $3,817 at Ridgewater College to $6,308 at Lake Area Technical 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 Poinsett Colony, SD?

Southeast Technical College's Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate takes one semester, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Lake Area Technical College (two semesters) is next.

Which programs near Poinsett Colony, SD prepare you for certification?

One of the five programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: South Dakota State University (ASCP PBT).

How much do phlebotomists make in South Dakota?

A median of $39,560 a year, or $19 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 320 phlebotomists in South Dakota. The national median was $45,230.

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