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Phlebotomy Classes Near Elma, WA

Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Elma

Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Elma, WA. The closest is Bates Technical College in Tacoma, 48 miles away with a 120-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $1,225 (Edmonds College). The shortest is Olympic College's one quarter certificate.

0programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$1,225lowest published cost
11 wkshortest program
$48,880median pay in Washington

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Elma

Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 100 miles of Elma, WA, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Bates Technical CollegeTacoma, WA48Certificate120 hr
Olympic CollegeBremerton, WA49Certificate11 wk
Green River CollegeAuburn, WA60Certificate13 wk$2,300
Pima Medical Institute-RentonRenton, WA64Certificate13 wk160 hr
Renton Technical CollegeRenton, WA66Certificate
North Seattle CollegeSeattle, WA68Certificate
Bellevue CollegeBellevue, WA72CertificateYes
Shoreline Community CollegeShoreline, WA72Certificate11 wk
Edmonds CollegeLynnwood, WA77Certificate22 wkYes$1,225

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Elma

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 four hospitals within 25 miles of Elma, WA:

  • Summit Pacific Medical Center Elma · under a mile
  • Capital Medical Center Olympia · 18 miles
  • Grays Harbor Community Hospital Aberdeen · 18 miles
  • Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics Shelton · 21 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 Elma

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Elma, WA?

Bates Technical College in Tacoma, about 48 miles away. Advanced Phlebotomy (PNURS 293) and includes a 120-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Elma, WA?

Published prices within 100 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 Elma, WA?

Olympic College's Phlebotomy for Healthcare Professionals Certificate of Recognition takes one quarter, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Shoreline Community College (11 weeks) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Elma, WA?

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

Which programs near Elma, 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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