Phlebotomy Program
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- Two quarters
- Externship
- Lecture, lab and clinical setting; students collect blood and other specimens from patients
Columbia Basin College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Program
Phlebotomy Classes Near Eltopia, WA
Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Eltopia, WA, one of them within 25. The closest is Columbia Basin College in Pasco, 14 miles away: a certificate that takes two quarters. The shortest is Walla Walla Community College's one quarter certificate.
1programs within 25 miles
3within 50 miles
11 wkshortest program
$48,880median pay in Washington
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Eltopia
Phlebotomy Certificate
CertificateHybrid
- Length
- Two quarters
- Hours
- 11 credits
- Externship
- AHPH 172 externship in a local lab and hospital
See Yakima Valley College's program page: Phlebotomy Certificate · 1 more program on the Washington page
47 miles
Walla Walla Community College
Walla Walla Campus, Walla Walla, WA · #8 in Washington (36/100)
Phlebotomy Certificate (PHLB 106 Phlebotomy Technician Program)
CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
- Length
- One quarter
- Hours
- 9 credits
- State approval
- Qualifies graduates to apply for WA DOH MA-Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Basin College | Pasco, WA | 14 | Certificate | 22 wk | Yes | |
| Yakima Valley College | Grandview, WA | 42 | Certificate | 22 wk | Yes | |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla, WA | 47 | Certificate | 11 wk |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Eltopia
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 three hospitals within 25 miles of Eltopia, WA:
- Lourdes Medical Center Pasco · 16 miles
- Kadlec Regional Medical Center Richland · 18 miles
- Trios Health Kennewick · 23 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 Eltopia
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Eltopia, WA?
Columbia Basin College in Pasco, about 14 miles away. Phlebotomy Program takes two quarters and includes a clinical externship.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Eltopia, WA?
Walla Walla Community College's Phlebotomy Certificate (PHLB 106 Phlebotomy Technician Program) takes one quarter, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Columbia Basin College (two quarters) is next.
Which programs near Eltopia, WA prepare you for certification?
One of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Walla Walla Community 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.
More Places Near Eltopia
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Pasco 14 mi
- Richland 16 mi
- West Richland 18 mi
- Connell 18 mi
- Kennewick 19 mi
- Benton City 23 mi
- Othello 24 mi
- Warden 34 mi
- Prosser 37 mi
- Royal City 38 mi
- Grandview 42 mi
- Mattawa 42 mi
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