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Phlebotomy Classes Near East Hill-Meridian, WA

Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of East Hill-Meridian

Nine phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of East Hill-Meridian, WA, six of them within 25. The closest is Pima Medical Institute-Renton in Renton, 5 miles away: a certificate that takes about 3 months with a 160-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $1,225 (Edmonds College). The shortest is Shoreline Community College's 11 weeks certificate.

6programs within 25 miles
9within 50 miles
$1,225lowest published cost
11 wkshortest program
$48,880median pay in Washington

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest East Hill-Meridian

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of East Hill-Meridian, WA, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Pima Medical Institute-RentonRenton, WA5Certificate13 wk160 hr
Renton Technical CollegeRenton, WA5Certificate
Green River CollegeAuburn, WA7Certificate13 wk$2,300
Bellevue CollegeBellevue, WA13CertificateYes
Bates Technical CollegeTacoma, WA17Certificate120 hr
North Seattle CollegeSeattle, WA20Certificate
Shoreline Community CollegeShoreline, WA25Certificate11 wk
Olympic CollegeBremerton, WA27Certificate11 wk
Edmonds CollegeLynnwood, WA30Certificate22 wkYes$1,225

Working as a Phlebotomist Near East Hill-Meridian

Phlebotomists in Washington earned a median of $48,880 a year ($24 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $3,650 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Washington's 2,820 phlebotomists earned between $45,820 and $58,370.

Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists 25 hospitals within 25 miles of East Hill-Meridian, WA, 21 of them general or critical-access hospitals:

  • Multicare Covington Medical Center Covington · 4 miles
  • Valley Medical Center Renton · 4 miles
  • Multicare Auburn Medical Center Auburn · 8 miles
  • Highline Medical Center Burien · 9 miles
  • St Francis Community Hospital Federal Way · 9 miles
  • Seattle VA Medical Center (VA Puget Sound Healthcare System) Seattle · 11 miles
  • St Elizabeth Hospital Enumclaw · 12 miles
  • Swedish Issaquah Issaquah · 13 miles

Washington sets its own rule. Washington requires a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certification from the Department of Health to practice as a phlebotomist. It covers capillary and venous blood draws under a health care practitioner's supervision, and arterial draws after extra documented training. Phlebotomy license requirements by state

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 East Hill-Meridian

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to East Hill-Meridian, WA?

Pima Medical Institute-Renton in Renton, about 5 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program takes about 3 months and includes a 160-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near East Hill-Meridian, WA?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,225 at Edmonds College to $2,300 at Green River 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 East Hill-Meridian, WA?

Shoreline Community College's Phlebotomy Certificate (Certificate of Completion) takes 11 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Olympic College (one quarter) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near East Hill-Meridian, WA?

Yes. Bates Technical College (Tacoma, evening) and Olympic College (Bremerton, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near East Hill-Meridian, WA prepare you for certification?

Two of the nine programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Pima Medical Institute-Renton (NHA CPT) and Edmonds College (ASCP PBT).

How much do phlebotomists make in Washington?

A median of $48,880 a year, or $24 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 2,820 phlebotomists in Washington. The national median was $45,230.

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