Advanced Phlebotomy (PNURS 293)
CertificateOn campus
- Externship
- 120 hours
- Schedule
- Evening and Day
Bates Technical College: dates, cost and how to apply: Advanced Phlebotomy (PNURS 293) · 1 more program on the Washington page
Phlebotomy Classes Near Elbe, WA
Four phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Elbe, WA. The closest is Bates Technical College in Tacoma, 36 miles away with a 120-hour externship. The shortest is Green River College's 3 months certificate.
0programs within 25 miles
4within 50 miles
$2,300lowest published cost
13 wkshortest program
$48,880median pay in Washington
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Elbe
Phlebotomy Certificate
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- 3 months
- Hours
- 15 credits
- Published cost
- $2,300 total (2026-27)
- State approval
- Meets the training requirements to apply for the Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certificate
See Green River College's program page: Phlebotomy Certificate
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program
CertificateOn campusNHA CPT
- Length
- About 3 months
- Hours
- 70 class hours and 70 lab hours
- Externship
- 160 hours
Pima Medical Institute-Renton admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Completion
CertificateOn campus
- State approval
- Students apply for Washington registration as a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist
Read Renton Technical College's requirements: Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Completion
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates Technical College | Tacoma, WA | 36 | Certificate | 120 hr | ||
| Green River College | Auburn, WA | 37 | Certificate | 13 wk | $2,300 | |
| Pima Medical Institute-Renton | Renton, WA | 49 | Certificate | 13 wk | 160 hr | |
| Renton Technical College | Renton, WA | 49 | Certificate |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Elbe
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 one hospital within 25 miles of Elbe, WA:
- Arbor Health Morton Hospital Morton · 15 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 Elbe
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Elbe, WA?
Bates Technical College in Tacoma, about 36 miles away. Advanced Phlebotomy (PNURS 293) and includes a 120-hour externship.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Elbe, WA?
Green River College's Phlebotomy Certificate takes 3 months, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Pima Medical Institute-Renton (about 3 months) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Elbe, WA?
Yes. Bates Technical College (Tacoma, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Elbe, WA prepare you for certification?
One of the four programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Pima Medical Institute-Renton (NHA CPT).
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.
More Places Near Elbe
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Eatonville 8 mi
- Morton 15 mi
- Orting 23 mi
- Yelm 24 mi
- Rainier 25 mi
- Buckley 29 mi
- Puyallup 29 mi
- Bonney Lake 30 mi
- Lakewood 32 mi
- Enumclaw 32 mi
- DuPont 32 mi
- Sumner 32 mi
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