Phlebotomy classes in Seattle
5 phlebotomy training programs in Seattle, Washington. Compare program length, externship hours and certification prep before you contact anyone.
Washington licenses phlebotomists
Washington is one of only four states that license phlebotomists. You need a Medical Assistant–Phlebotomist credential from the Department of Health, which expects a state-approved training programme, a current national certification, and a mandatory seven-hour HIV/AIDS education course.
Confirm current requirements with Washington State Department of Health before enrolling — requirements change and only the state agency is authoritative.
5 phlebotomy programs in Seattle
Northwest Phlebotomy School - Seattle
Pima Medical Institute - Seattle
Providence Health Phlebotomy Training Program
Providence Phlebotomy Training
Seattle Central College
What phlebotomists earn in Washington
The median phlebotomist in Washington earns $48,880 a year ($23.50/hour), across about 2,820 people employed statewide. A state median blends its expensive metros with its rural counties, so Seattle wages may sit above or below it.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. See all 50 states compared.
Phlebotomy training in Seattle: common questions
How many phlebotomy schools are there in Seattle?
There are 5 phlebotomy training programs in Seattle, Washington listed on PhlebGuide, including 1 in-person. Contact the remaining schools to confirm their format.
Do Seattle phlebotomy programs include an externship?
2 of the 5 programs in Seattle 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 Washington?
Washington is one of only four states that license phlebotomists. You need a Medical Assistant–Phlebotomist credential from the Department of Health, which expects a state-approved training programme, a current national certification, and a mandatory seven-hour HIV/AIDS education course.
What do phlebotomists earn in Washington?
The median phlebotomist in Washington earns $48,880 a year ($23.50 an hour), across roughly 2,820 people employed in the state. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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Where this fits in
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.