Phlebotomy classes in Providence and nearby campuses teach blood collection through classroom lessons, labs and clinical practice. You can compare short courses with college certificates, including options in Cranston, Warwick, Pawtucket and nearby Massachusetts.
National exam911Programs prepares students for NHA testing
Rhode Island licensingNo individual phlebotomist license
Local phlebotomy training options
Use the class and clinical schedules together when comparing these campuses. The check line under each school names its institutional accreditation, public-provider listing or school authorization source, rather than a state phlebotomy program approval.
Spring 2027 admissions run October 1-31, 2026. The curriculum requires three consecutive clinical weeks; an older FAQ on the same page says 160 clinical hours. Ask the director to resolve that difference.
The campus page describes 80 hours, while its attendance FAQ refers to 96; confirm required hours. The school says the Rhode Island Council on Postsecondary Education approved it "to operate as a proprietary school in Rhode Island."
Students complete 100 successful venipunctures through clinical rotation; placements depend on lab availability. Public adult education provider; the school-level listing is not phlebotomy program accreditation.
A high school diploma or GED and English reading, writing and comprehension are required. Ask which certification examination and supervised clinical experience are included.
Books, uniforms and certification testing can add costs; some fee waivers are published. Prepares for the National Healthcareer Association exam. An optional Cardio-Phlebotomy track lists 18 non-contiguous weeks and $5,590 tuition.
12 weeks plus a two-week clinical internship, 40 hours per week
January 5-March 30, 2027; first four weeks Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 6-9 p.m.; after a break week, Monday/Tuesday/Thursday at those times
$3,640 base tuition; $50 application, $20 insurance, $300 lab and $500 supplies listed separately (2027 course page)
The current class runs October 19-December 9, 2026; the next runs December 14, 2026-February 3, 2027. Request details of supervised blood draws, clinical placement and the exam offered.
The admissions page lists Fall 2027 traditional training in Fall River, with applications accepted until July 1, 2027 or capacity. Clinicals require 120 hours on consecutive weekdays and may involve an hour or more of travel.
The school states: "Licensed by the Division of Occupational licensure since 1999." This is school authorization. Books, uniforms, health requirements and the national exam cost extra; ask which exam the course prepares you for.
The school states: "This school is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Occupational Licensure". Its open-enrollment schedule omits the year; confirm the next intake. Graduates may take the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians exam.
The current admissions page assigns the one-semester option to New Bedford. Summer applications run to April 1, 2027 or capacity; fall applications run to July 1 or capacity. Confirm campus assignments before registering.
The school states: "This school is licensed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Occupational Licensure". The combined track includes phlebotomy, EKG, CPR and career preparation. Confirm the current intake and externship schedule.
School statement: "Healthcare-Edu is Licensed to offer Phlebotomy training the state of Massachusetts by DOL." NHA study materials, certification exam and $25 CORI processing fee are separate. A combined phlebotomy/EKG option lists 134 hours and $2,450 tuition.
This is a current cohort. The practicum is unpaid and full-time, with hours set by the clinical site. Admission requires a health form, immunizations and an intake session with a CORI check.
197 hours: 77 classroom hours and a 120-hour practicum; one semester
September 8-November 19, 2026, Tuesday and Thursday, 5-8:30 p.m.; clinicals November 23-December 15
$1,759 plus textbook (Fall 2026 course listing)
Providence campuses first, then nearby cities. Details come from each school's website; costs and start dates change, so confirm with the school.
Phlebotomy schools near Providence: campus details
Community College of Rhode Island Providence, RI
CCRI's Providence certificate combines blood collection with laboratory information systems, medical coding, point-of-care testing and basic electrocardiography.
Cranston's evening phlebotomy course teaches blood sampling, medical terminology, laboratory operations and infection control before clinical rotations.
12 weeks plus a two-week clinical internship, 40 hours per week
Schedule
January 5-March 30, 2027; first four weeks Tuesday/Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. or 6-9 p.m.; after a break week, Monday/Tuesday/Thursday at those times
Published cost
$3,640 base tuition; $50 application, $20 insurance, $300 lab and $500 supplies listed separately (2027 course page)
Healthcare-Edu combines online phlebotomy lessons with four Brockton laboratory days and preparation for the National Healthcareer Association examination.
Look for the named institutional accreditation or school authorization below each listing. CCRI and Bristol publish NECHE institutional accreditation; the Rhode Island OPC directory lists local proprietary schools.
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Review the admission checklist
Read the prerequisites for your chosen course. CCRI's certificate requires a high school or GED transcript, placement evidence and a Health Sciences application; Cranston's adult courses also require a pre-test and background paperwork.
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Reserve time for clinicals
Bristol requires a consecutive three-week, 120-hour daytime clinical practicum. Massasoit places students in a full-time, unpaid 120-hour practicum after classroom study, so evening classes alone do not describe the full commitment.
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Confirm your exam pathway
Ask which national test the course prepares you to take and whether the fee is included. 911Programs names the National Healthcareer Association; Health and Home Care names the American Society of Phlebotomy Technicians among its options.
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Match training to employers
911Programs explains that Rhode Island does not license individual phlebotomists. Massachusetts programs also prepare students for national examinations; ask a prospective employer which credential and clinical experience it requires before choosing your course.
Phlebotomist jobs and wages around Providence
For May 2025, BLS estimated 1,180 phlebotomist jobs in the Providence-Warwick, RI-MA metro area. It reported a median wage of $22.32 an hour and $46,430 a year. The figures refer to occupation 31-9097 across the metro, including employers on both sides of the state line. Read the BLS metro OEWS table; BLS release tables identify this as the latest May release.
Treat those wages as a regional reference when weighing tuition and travel costs. They describe existing employment, rather than vacancies or what a new graduate will receive. Ask employers about certification, specimen-processing duties, shift hours and travel between collection sites.
Published phlebotomy costs and funding
Cranston Adult Education publishes $1,550 for tuition and books. American Safety lists $2,995 for its eight-week course. Phlebotomy Training Specialists lists $1,585 tuition and a $1,995 total including registration, materials and the national exam. Each amount comes from a page checked October 27, 2026; request a complete quote for your start date.
A DLT American Job Center coach can help you explore free or reduced-cost workforce training, including applicable WIOA assistance. Ask about employer tuition support before starting. Confirm coverage in writing, including any work commitment, and plan for transportation during clinical placement.
Do Rhode Island and Massachusetts license phlebotomists?
Rhode Island does not license individual phlebotomists, according to 911Programs' licensing explanation; RIDOH's phlebotomy page covers collection stations. Southwestern Community College's state disclosure says neither Rhode Island nor Massachusetts requires phlebotomy certification by state law. School authorization is a separate issue, and employers may require a national credential. Confirm the hiring requirements for the position you want.
How long do phlebotomy classes take?
You can choose different formats. American Safety lists eight weeks, while CCRI's credit certificate takes two part-time semesters. Classroom length may leave out waiting time for clinical placement. 911Programs lists twelve weeks plus a two-week internship that may not immediately follow classes. Request the expected completion date for every required component.
Can I keep a daytime job during training?
Check the clinical hours before relying on an evening class schedule. Cranston teaches Monday and Wednesday evenings, but assigns clinical rotations as labs have space. Bristol requires three consecutive daytime clinical weeks, Monday-Friday. Ask how much notice you receive and whether a placement can require time away from work or travel beyond your usual commute.
Does a completion certificate include national certification?
A school completion certificate and a national exam credential are separate. 911Programs awards a completion certificate and prepares students for the National Healthcareer Association examination. Healthcare-Edu also prepares students for NHA testing, but says students pay for the national exam. Ask which exam you qualify for, what practical experience it requires and when you can take it.
Is Brown University Health offering phlebotomy training in 2026?
No. Brown University Health's phlebotomist training page specifically says training will not be offered in 2026. Its description of a free ten-week program does not establish an available class, so that course is absent from this table. Use the listed schools' published intake dates and confirm that a seat and clinical placement are available before paying.