Phlebotomy classes in Washington
10 phlebotomy training programs in Washington, District of Columbia, starting between $775. Compare program length, externship hours and certification prep before you contact anyone.
10 phlebotomy programs in Washington
Academy of Hope - Phlebotomy DC
American Red Cross Phlebotomy Training
DC Department of Employment Services - Phlebotomy
George Washington University - Phlebotomy
Georgetown University Medical Center - Phlebotomy
Howard University Hospital - Phlebotomy Training
National Phlebotomy Training - Washington DC
Northwest Phlebotomy School - Washington DC
UDC Workforce Development - Phlebotomy
University of District of Columbia
What phlebotomists earn in District of Columbia
The median phlebotomist in District of Columbia earns $51,980 a year ($24.99/hour), across about 180 people employed statewide. A state median blends its expensive metros with its rural counties, so Washington wages may sit above or below it.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. See all 50 states compared.
Phlebotomy training in Washington: common questions
How many phlebotomy schools are there in Washington?
There are 10 phlebotomy training programs in Washington, District of Columbia listed on PhlebGuide, including 8 in-person. Contact the remaining schools to confirm their format.
How much does phlebotomy training cost in Washington?
Programs in Washington start between $775. Tuition rarely covers the certification exam fee, background check, immunisations or scrubs, so ask each school for a written total cost of attendance.
Do Washington phlebotomy programs include an externship?
None of the 10 Washington 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 District of Columbia?
District of Columbia does not license phlebotomists at state level. Employers there almost always ask for a national certification such as the NHA's CPT, the ASCP's PBT or AMT's RPT instead.
What do phlebotomists earn in District of Columbia?
The median phlebotomist in District of Columbia earns $51,980 a year ($24.99 an hour), across roughly 180 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.