Great Bay Community College - Phlebotomy
Great Bay Community College - Phlebotomy delivers phlebotomy training in Portsmouth, New Hampshire.
Program Details
- Program Type
- in-person
- Duration
- 8 weeks
- Tuition
- Not published
- Financial aid
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- Externship
- Ask the school
Certifications
Accreditation
Prepares For
Do you need a licence in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire does not require a state licence or certificate to work as a phlebotomist — only California, Nevada, Washington and Louisiana do. Employers there almost always ask for a national certification such as the NHA's CPT, the ASCP's PBT, or AMT's RPT, and most programs are built to prepare you for one of them.
Common questions about Great Bay Community College - Phlebotomy
How long is the Great Bay Community College - Phlebotomy phlebotomy program?
The program runs 8 weeks. Phlebotomy is one of the fastest routes into healthcare — most programs finish in a few weeks to a single semester, far short of a two-year degree.
Do I need a licence to work as a phlebotomist in New Hampshire?
New Hampshire does not require a state licence or certificate to work as a phlebotomist — only California, Nevada, Washington and Louisiana do. Employers there almost always ask for a national certification such as the NHA's CPT, the ASCP's PBT, or AMT's RPT, and most programs are built to prepare you for one of them.
What certification does Great Bay Community College - Phlebotomy prepare you for?
The program prepares students to sit for NHA. Certification is awarded by the certifying body after you pass its exam, not by the school — finishing the program makes you eligible to test.
Does the Great Bay Community College - Phlebotomy program include a clinical externship?
This program does not list an included externship. That matters: several states and most certifying bodies require a documented number of successful venipunctures, so ask the school how you are expected to obtain clinical hours.
Where is Great Bay Community College - Phlebotomy located?
The program is based in Portsmouth, New Hampshire. 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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Picking a school is one step of four. We cover what to ask before you enrol, how to pay for it — short programs became Pell-eligible in July 2026 — what training is like, and how to get hired afterwards.
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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.
- 2You are here
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.