Bates Technical College
Bates Technical College offers phlebotomy education in Tacoma, Washington.
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Washington requires a phlebotomy licence
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.
Always confirm current requirements with the Washington State Department of Health.
Common questions about Bates Technical College
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. Confirm current requirements with the Washington State Department of Health.
Does the Bates Technical College program include a clinical externship?
Yes. An externship puts you in a real lab or draw station with live patients, which is what most employers and — in regulated states — the certifying body want to see.
Where is Bates Technical College located?
The program is based in Tacoma, Washington. Check with the school which campus or clinical site your cohort actually meets at, as it is not always the main address.
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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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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.