Phlebotomy (Workforce FastForward program)
Non-credit courseOn campus
- Length
- About 14-15 weeks (e.g., Alberta February 1-May 11, 2027)
- Externship
- Clinical rotations
- Published cost
- $3,000 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Day and Evening
Phlebotomy Classes Near Covesville, VA
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Covesville, VA. The closest is Southside Virginia Community College in Farmville, 45 miles away: a non-credit course that takes about 14-15 weeks. Published prices nearby start at $1,000 (Community College Workforce Alliance (Reynolds and Brightpoint Community Colleges)). The shortest is Eastern Virginia Career College's day school 6 weeks certificate.
0programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$1,000lowest published cost
6 wkshortest program
$46,340median pay in Virginia
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Covesville
Phlebotomy Technician
CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
- Externship
- Clinical training in an accredited laboratory at a local medical center
See Central Virginia Community College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician
53 miles
Laurel Ridge Community College
Luray-Page County Center, Luray, VA · #13 in Virginia (25/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Program
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
- Length
- 2-3 months
Laurel Ridge Community College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician Program
61 miles
Mountain Gateway Community College
Clifton Forge Campus (Backels Hall), Clifton Forge, VA · #6 in Virginia (58/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Program (FastForward Workforce Credential)
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
- Hours
- Up to 90 hours of lecture and hands-on lab
- Externship
- Optional supervised clinical externship of up to 40 hours
Phlebotomy Technician
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- Day school 6 weeks; night school 8 weeks
- Hours
- 60 clock hours
- Published cost
- $1,500 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Day and Evening
Open the Eastern Virginia Career College course details: Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomist Training Credential
Non-credit courseOn campus
- Length
- Less than 1-year credential
- Published cost
- $3,000 total
Germanna Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomist Training Credential
74 miles
Community College Workforce Alliance (Reynolds and Brightpoint Community Colleges)
Reynolds Downtown Campus, Richmond, VA · #16 in Virginia (19/100)
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campusHybrid
- Length
- About 8-10 weeks per section (for example Aug 28 - Oct 24; Nov 13 - Jan 23)
- Published cost
- $1,000 total (Summer/Fall 2026)
- Schedule
- Day, Evening and Weekend
78 miles
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Phlebotomy Training Specialists Richmond (Glen Allen), Glen Allen, VA · #17 in Virginia (9/100)
Phlebotomy Training
Non-credit courseOn campus
- Hours
- 48 hours of in-class instruction
- Published cost
- $1,895 total (2026)
- Schedule
- Day, Evening and Weekend
Phlebotomy Training Specialists admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Training
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southside Virginia Community College | Farmville, VA | 45 | Non-credit course | 15 wk | Yes | $3,000 |
| Central Virginia Community College | Lynchburg, VA | 46 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Luray, VA | 53 | Non-credit course | 13 wk | ||
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Clifton Forge, VA | 61 | Non-credit course | Yes | ||
| Eastern Virginia Career College | Glen Allen, VA | 67 | Certificate | 6 wk | $1,500 | |
| Germanna Community College | Fredericksburg, VA | 72 | Non-credit course | 40 wk | $3,000 | |
| Community College Workforce Alliance (Reynolds and Brightpoint Community Colleges) | Richmond, VA | 74 | Non-credit course | 10 wk | $1,000 | |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists | Glen Allen, VA | 78 | Non-credit course | $1,895 | ||
| Chester Career College | Chester, VA | 80 | Diploma | Yes | ||
| Eastern West Virginia Community and Technical College | Moorefield, WV | 81 | Non-credit course | 16 wk | $2,340 | |
| Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke, VA | 83 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | $3,066 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Covesville
Phlebotomists in Virginia earned a median of $46,340 a year ($22 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $1,110 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Virginia's 3,600 phlebotomists earned between $40,010 and $49,900.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists three hospitals within 25 miles of Covesville, VA:
- University of Virginia Medical Center Charlottesville · 15 miles
- Augusta Health Fishersville · 20 miles
- Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital Charlottesville · 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 Covesville
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Covesville, VA?
Southside Virginia Community College in Farmville, about 45 miles away. Phlebotomy (Workforce FastForward program) takes about 14-15 weeks and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Covesville, VA?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $1,000 at Community College Workforce Alliance (Reynolds and Brightpoint Community Colleges) to $3,066 at Virginia Western 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 Covesville, VA?
Eastern Virginia Career College's Phlebotomy Technician takes day school 6 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Community College Workforce Alliance (Reynolds and Brightpoint Community Colleges) (about 8-10 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Covesville, VA?
Yes. Southside Virginia Community College (Farmville, evening), Eastern Virginia Career College (Glen Allen, evening) and Community College Workforce Alliance (Reynolds and Brightpoint Community Colleges) (Richmond, evening and weekend) run evening or weekend sessions, among 6 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Covesville, VA prepare you for certification?
Five of the 11 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Central Virginia Community College (ASCP PBT), Laurel Ridge Community College (NHA CPT), Mountain Gateway Community College (NHA CPT) and Chester Career College (NCCT NCPT), and others.
How much do phlebotomists make in Virginia?
A median of $46,340 a year, or $22 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 3,600 phlebotomists in Virginia. The national median was $45,230.
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