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Phlebotomy Classes Near Rochester, WA

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

One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Rochester, WA. The closest is Bates Technical College in Tacoma, 41 miles away with a 120-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $1,225 (Edmonds College). The shortest is Olympic College's one quarter certificate.

0programs within 25 miles
1within 50 miles
$1,225lowest published cost
11 wkshortest program
$48,880median pay in Washington

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Rochester

Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 100 miles of Rochester, WA, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Bates Technical CollegeTacoma, WA41Certificate120 hr
Green River CollegeAuburn, WA52Certificate13 wk$2,300
Olympic CollegeBremerton, WA52Certificate11 wk
Pima Medical Institute-RentonRenton, WA60Certificate13 wk160 hr
Renton Technical CollegeRenton, WA61Certificate
North Seattle CollegeSeattle, WA68Certificate
Bellevue CollegeBellevue, WA69CertificateYes
Shoreline Community CollegeShoreline, WA73Certificate11 wk
Edmonds CollegeLynnwood, WA78Certificate22 wkYes$1,225
Clark CollegeVancouver, WA83Certificateless than a year
Portland Community CollegePortland, OR91Non-credit coursetwo terms100 hr
Clackamas Community CollegeMilwaukie, OR97Certificate26 wk160 hr$2,665

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Rochester

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 four hospitals within 25 miles of Rochester, WA:

  • Providence Centralia Hospital Centralia · 8 miles
  • Capital Medical Center Olympia · 20 miles
  • Summit Pacific Medical Center Elma · 20 miles
  • Providence St Peter Hospital Olympia · 22 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 Rochester

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Rochester, WA?

Bates Technical College in Tacoma, about 41 miles away. Advanced Phlebotomy (PNURS 293) and includes a 120-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Rochester, WA?

Published prices within 100 miles run from $1,225 at Edmonds College to $2,665 at Clackamas Community 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 Rochester, WA?

Olympic College's Phlebotomy for Healthcare Professionals Certificate of Recognition takes one quarter, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Shoreline Community College (11 weeks) is next.

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

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

Which programs near Rochester, WA prepare you for certification?

Four of the 12 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Pima Medical Institute-Renton (NHA CPT), Edmonds College (ASCP PBT), Portland Community College (ASCP PBT) and Clackamas Community College (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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