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Phlebotomy Classes Near North Fort Lewis, WA

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

Eight phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of North Fort Lewis, WA, two of them within 25. The closest is Bates Technical College in Tacoma, 11 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 North Fort Lewis

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of North Fort Lewis, WA, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Bates Technical CollegeTacoma, WA11Certificate120 hr
Green River CollegeAuburn, WA22Certificate13 wk$2,300
Olympic CollegeBremerton, WA29Certificate11 wk
Pima Medical Institute-RentonRenton, WA30Certificate13 wk160 hr
Renton Technical CollegeRenton, WA31Certificate
Bellevue CollegeBellevue, WA39CertificateYes
North Seattle CollegeSeattle, WA40Certificate
Shoreline Community CollegeShoreline, WA45Certificate11 wk

Working as a Phlebotomist Near North 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 12 hospitals within 25 miles of North Fort Lewis, WA, ten of them general or critical-access hospitals:

  • St Clare Hospital Lakewood · 5 miles
  • St Joseph Medical Center Tacoma · 11 miles
  • Tacoma General Allenmore Hospital Tacoma · 11 miles
  • Madigan Amc (Ft Lewis) Joint Base Lewis-mcchord · 12 miles
  • Mary Bridge Children's Hospital Tacoma · 12 miles
  • Providence St Peter Hospital Olympia · 13 miles
  • Multicare Good Samaritan Hospital Puyallup · 16 miles
  • St Anthony Hospital Gig Harbor · 17 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 North Fort Lewis

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to North Fort Lewis, WA?

Bates Technical College in Tacoma, about 11 miles away. Advanced Phlebotomy (PNURS 293) and includes a 120-hour externship.

What is the fastest phlebotomy program near North 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 North Fort Lewis, WA?

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

Which programs near North 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.

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