Phlebotomy classes in Reno
2 phlebotomy training programs in Reno, Nevada. Compare program length, externship hours and certification prep before you contact anyone.
Nevada licenses phlebotomists
Nevada is one of only four states that regulate phlebotomy. You must complete a state-approved training programme or document substantial full-time laboratory experience before working as a phlebotomist.
Confirm current requirements with Nevada Bureau of Health Care Quality and Compliance before enrolling — requirements change and only the state agency is authoritative.
What phlebotomists earn in Nevada
The median phlebotomist in Nevada earns $45,760 a year ($22.00/hour), across about 1,300 people employed statewide. A state median blends its expensive metros with its rural counties, so Reno wages may sit above or below it.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. See all 50 states compared.
Phlebotomy training in Reno: common questions
How many phlebotomy schools are there in Reno?
There are 2 phlebotomy training programs in Reno, Nevada listed on PhlebGuide, including 1 in-person. Contact the remaining schools to confirm their format.
Do Reno phlebotomy programs include an externship?
1 of the 2 programs in Reno include a clinical externship. That is supervised practice on real patients, and certification bodies require documented live draws — so it is the single most important thing to confirm before enrolling.
Do I need a licence to work as a phlebotomist in Nevada?
Nevada is one of only four states that regulate phlebotomy. You must complete a state-approved training programme or document substantial full-time laboratory experience before working as a phlebotomist.
What do phlebotomists earn in Nevada?
The median phlebotomist in Nevada earns $45,760 a year ($22.00 an hour), across roughly 1,300 people employed in the state. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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Choosing a program is one step of four. We cover the rest of it too — including how to pay, which changed in July 2026 when short programs became Pell-eligible for the first time.
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Starting out
Work out whether the job suits you, what it pays, and what your state requires — before you spend anything.
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Choosing a school and paying for it
Compare real programs on the things that decide your outcome, then find the money. Short programs became Pell-eligible in July 2026.
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Going to school
What the classroom and the externship are actually like, and passing your certification exam the first time.
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Getting hired
Where phlebotomists actually work, what entry-level hiring looks like, and how to get past the experience catch-22.