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 Plymouth, WA
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Plymouth, WA. The closest is Columbia Basin College in Pasco, 27 miles away: a certificate that takes two quarters. The shortest is Walla Walla Community College's one quarter certificate.
0programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
11 wkshortest program
$48,880median pay in Washington
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Plymouth
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
52 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 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Basin College | Pasco, WA | 27 | Certificate | 22 wk | Yes | |
| Yakima Valley College | Grandview, WA | 33 | Certificate | 22 wk | Yes | |
| Walla Walla Community College | Walla Walla, WA | 52 | Certificate | 11 wk |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Plymouth
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 two hospitals within 25 miles of Plymouth, WA:
- Trios Health Kennewick · 17 miles
- Kadlec Regional Medical Center Richland · 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 Plymouth
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Plymouth, WA?
Columbia Basin College in Pasco, about 27 miles away. Phlebotomy Program takes two quarters and includes a clinical externship.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Plymouth, WA?
Walla Walla Community College's Phlebotomy Certificate (PHLB 106 Phlebotomy Technician Program) takes one quarter, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Columbia Basin College (two quarters) is next.
Which programs near Plymouth, 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 Plymouth
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Kennewick 21 mi
- Benton City 23 mi
- Richland 25 mi
- Prosser 26 mi
- West Richland 27 mi
- Pasco 27 mi
- Grandview 33 mi
- Mabton 34 mi
- Sunnyside 39 mi
- Granger 47 mi
- College Place 49 mi
- Walla Walla 52 mi
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