Advanced Phlebotomy (PNURS 293)
CertificateOn campus
- Externship
- 120 hours
- Schedule
- Evening and Day
Bates Technical College: dates, cost and how to apply: Advanced Phlebotomy (PNURS 293) · 1 more program on the Washington page
Phlebotomy Classes in Thurston County, WA
Five phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Thurston County, WA. The closest is Bates Technical College in Tacoma, 28 miles away with a 120-hour externship. The shortest is Olympic College's one quarter certificate.
0programs within 25 miles
5within 50 miles
$2,300lowest published cost
11 wkshortest program
$48,880median pay in Washington
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Thurston County
Phlebotomy Certificate
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- 3 months
- Hours
- 15 credits
- Published cost
- $2,300 total (2026-27)
- State approval
- Meets the training requirements to apply for the Washington State Department of Health Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certificate
See Green River College's program page: Phlebotomy Certificate
Phlebotomy for Healthcare Professionals Certificate of Recognition
CertificateHybrid
- Length
- One quarter
- Schedule
- Evening
- State approval
- Fulfills Washington DOH requirements for Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist (MA-P) certification
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program
CertificateOn campusNHA CPT
- Length
- About 3 months
- Hours
- 70 class hours and 70 lab hours
- Externship
- 160 hours
Read Pima Medical Institute-Renton's requirements: Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Completion
CertificateOn campus
- State approval
- Students apply for Washington registration as a Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist
Open the Renton Technical College course details: Phlebotomy Technician Certificate of Completion
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates Technical College | Tacoma, WA | 28 | Certificate | 120 hr | ||
| Green River College | Auburn, WA | 39 | Certificate | 13 wk | $2,300 | |
| Olympic College | Bremerton, WA | 42 | Certificate | 11 wk | ||
| Pima Medical Institute-Renton | Renton, WA | 47 | Certificate | 13 wk | 160 hr | |
| Renton Technical College | Renton, WA | 48 | Certificate |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Thurston County
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 five hospitals within 25 miles of Thurston County, WA:
- Providence St Peter Hospital Olympia · 12 miles
- Capital Medical Center Olympia · 16 miles
- Providence Centralia Hospital Centralia · 16 miles
- St Clare Hospital Lakewood · 22 miles
- Mason General Hospital & Family of Clinics Shelton · 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 Thurston County
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Thurston County, WA?
Bates Technical College in Tacoma, about 28 miles away. Advanced Phlebotomy (PNURS 293) and includes a 120-hour externship.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Thurston County, 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 Thurston County, WA?
Yes. Bates Technical College (Tacoma, evening) and Olympic College (Bremerton, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Thurston County, WA prepare you for certification?
One of the five 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.
More Places Near Thurston County
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Tumwater 6 mi
- Tenino 6 mi
- Rainier 7 mi
- Lacey 8 mi
- Olympia 8 mi
- Yelm 9 mi
- DuPont 15 mi
- Centralia 16 mi
- Steilacoom 20 mi
- Chehalis 20 mi
- Lakewood 21 mi
- McCleary 22 mi
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