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 Fort Lewis, WA
Eight phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Fort Lewis, WA, two of them within 25. The closest is Bates Technical College in Tacoma, 12 miles away with a 120-hour externship. The shortest is Olympic College's one quarter certificate.
2programs within 25 miles
8within 50 miles
$2,300lowest published cost
11 wkshortest program
$48,880median pay in Washington
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Fort Lewis
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 for Healthcare Professionals Certificate of Recognition
CertificateHybrid
- Length
- One quarter
- Schedule
- Evening
- State approval
- Fulfills Washington DOH requirements for Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Completion
CertificateOn campus
- State approval
- Students apply for Washington registration as a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist
Open the Renton Technical College course details: Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Completion
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Accomplishment
CertificateOn campus
- Hours
- 27-34 credits
- Externship
- Phlebotomy practicum
- State approval
- Includes the components required to meet state and national standards for certification
Bellevue College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Accomplishment
Phlebotomy Technician (I-BEST)
CertificateOn campus
See North Seattle College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician (I-BEST) · 1 more program on the Washington page
Phlebotomy Certificate (Certificate of Completion)
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- 11 weeks
- Hours
- 10 credits
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates Technical College | Tacoma, WA | 12 | Certificate | 120 hr | ||
| Green River College | Auburn, WA | 22 | Certificate | 13 wk | $2,300 | |
| Pima Medical Institute-Renton | Renton, WA | 31 | Certificate | 13 wk | 160 hr | |
| Olympic College | Bremerton, WA | 31 | Certificate | 11 wk | ||
| Renton Technical College | Renton, WA | 32 | Certificate | |||
| Bellevue College | Bellevue, WA | 40 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| North Seattle College | Seattle, WA | 41 | Certificate | |||
| Shoreline Community College | Shoreline, WA | 47 | Certificate | 11 wk |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Fort Lewis
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 11 hospitals within 25 miles of Fort Lewis, WA, nine of them general or critical-access hospitals:
- St Clare Hospital Lakewood · 6 miles
- St Joseph Medical Center Tacoma · 12 miles
- Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital Tacoma · 12 miles
- Madigan Amc (Ft Lewis) Joint Base Lewis-mcchord · 12 miles
- Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Tacoma · 12 miles
- Providence St Peter Hospital Olympia · 14 miles
- Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital Puyallup · 16 miles
- St Anthony Hospital Gig Harbor · 18 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 Fort Lewis
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Fort Lewis, WA?
Bates Technical College in Tacoma, about 12 miles away. Advanced Phlebotomy (PNURS 293) and includes a 120-hour externship.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Fort Lewis, WA?
Olympic College's Phlebotomy for Healthcare Professionals Certificate of Recognition takes one quarter, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Shoreline Community College (11 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Fort Lewis, WA?
Yes. Bates Technical College (Tacoma, evening) and Olympic College (Bremerton, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Fort Lewis, WA prepare you for certification?
One of the eight 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 Fort Lewis
Nearest Towns and Cities
- DuPont 4 mi
- Lakewood 5 mi
- Steilacoom 5 mi
- University Place 8 mi
- Fircrest 10 mi
- Yelm 11 mi
- Lacey 11 mi
- Tacoma 12 mi
- Fife 14 mi
- Puyallup 14 mi
- Ruston 14 mi
- Rainier 15 mi
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