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Phlebotomy Classes Near McKenna, WA

Six phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of McKenna, WA, one of them within 25. The closest is Bates Technical College in Tacoma, 22 miles away with a 120-hour externship. The shortest is Olympic College's one quarter certificate.

1programs within 25 miles
6within 50 miles
$2,300lowest published cost
11 wkshortest program
$48,880median pay in Washington

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest McKenna

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of McKenna, WA, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Bates Technical CollegeTacoma, WA22Certificate120 hr
Green River CollegeAuburn, WA30Certificate13 wk$2,300
Pima Medical Institute-RentonRenton, WA40Certificate13 wk160 hr
Renton Technical CollegeRenton, WA41Certificate
Olympic CollegeBremerton, WA43Certificate11 wk
Bellevue CollegeBellevue, WA49CertificateYes

Working as a Phlebotomist Near McKenna

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 eight hospitals within 25 miles of McKenna, WA, six of them general or critical-access hospitals:

  • St Clare Hospital Lakewood · 16 miles
  • Providence St Peter Hospital Olympia · 19 miles
  • St Joseph Medical Center Tacoma · 22 miles
  • Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital Tacoma · 22 miles
  • Madigan Amc (Ft Lewis) Joint Base Lewis-mcchord · 23 miles
  • Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Tacoma · 23 miles
  • Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital Puyallup · 23 miles
  • Providence Centralia Hospital Centralia · 24 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 McKenna

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to McKenna, WA?

Bates Technical College in Tacoma, about 22 miles away. Advanced Phlebotomy (PNURS 293) and includes a 120-hour externship.

What is the fastest phlebotomy program near McKenna, WA?

Olympic College's Phlebotomy for Healthcare Professionals Certificate of Recognition takes one quarter, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Green River College (3 months) is next.

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

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

Which programs near McKenna, WA prepare you for certification?

One of the six 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.

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