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Phlebotomy Classes Near Preston, WA

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

Nine phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Preston, WA, six of them within 25. The closest is Bellevue College in Bellevue, 11 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $1,225 (Edmonds College). The shortest is Shoreline Community College's 11 weeks certificate.

6programs within 25 miles
9within 50 miles
$1,225lowest published cost
11 wkshortest program
$48,880median pay in Washington

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Preston

27 miles

Edmonds College

Lynnwood, WA · #3 in Washington (60/100)

Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Completion

CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
Length
Two quarters
Hours
9 credits (AHE 141 Phlebotomy Technician, AHE 143 Phlebotomy Practicum)
Externship
AHE 143 Phlebotomy Practicum (4 credits)
Published cost
$1,225.26 total (2025-26)
State approval
Graduates are eligible for licensing as an MA-Phlebotomist through the Washington State Department of Health

See Edmonds College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Completion

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Preston, WA, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Bellevue CollegeBellevue, WA11CertificateYes
Renton Technical CollegeRenton, WA13Certificate
Pima Medical Institute-RentonRenton, WA14Certificate13 wk160 hr
Green River CollegeAuburn, WA21Certificate13 wk$2,300
North Seattle CollegeSeattle, WA21Certificate
Shoreline Community CollegeShoreline, WA25Certificate11 wk
Edmonds CollegeLynnwood, WA27Certificate22 wkYes$1,225
Bates Technical CollegeTacoma, WA32Certificate120 hr
Olympic CollegeBremerton, WA37Certificate11 wk

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Preston

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 19 hospitals within 25 miles of Preston, WA, 17 of them general or critical-access hospitals:

  • Swedish Issaquah Issaquah · 4 miles
  • Snoqualmie Valley Hospital Snoqualmie · 5 miles
  • Valley Medical Center Renton · 14 miles
  • Overlake Hospital Medical Center & Clinics Bellevue · 14 miles
  • Multicare Covington Medical Center Covington · 15 miles
  • Evergreenhealth Medical Center Kirkland · 18 miles
  • Seattle VA Medical Center (VA Puget Sound Healthcare System) Seattle · 18 miles
  • Swedish Medical Center / Cherry Hill Seattle · 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 Preston

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Preston, WA?

Bellevue College in Bellevue, about 11 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Accomplishment and includes a clinical externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Preston, WA?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,225 at Edmonds College to $2,300 at Green River College. Each is the whole-program price the school lists; most leave out the certification exam fee, scrubs, a background check and immunizations.

What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Preston, WA?

Shoreline Community College's Phlebotomy Certificate (Certificate of Completion) takes 11 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Olympic College (one quarter) is next.

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

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

Which programs near Preston, WA prepare you for certification?

Two of the nine programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Pima Medical Institute-Renton (NHA CPT) and Edmonds 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.

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