Phlebotomy Classes in Tacoma
3 phlebotomy training programs in Tacoma, 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.
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 Tacoma wages may sit above or below it.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. See all 50 states compared.
Phlebotomy training in Tacoma: common questions
How many phlebotomy schools are there in Tacoma?
There are 3 phlebotomy training programs in Tacoma, Washington listed on PhlebGuide.
Do Tacoma phlebotomy programs include an externship?
None of the 3 Tacoma listings currently confirm an included externship. Ask each school directly: certification requires documented live draws, and arranging clinical hours yourself is significantly harder than having the school place you.
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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