Phlebotomy Classes and Training Programs in Manchester, NH
Compare local college and private programs by cost, schedule, and clinical hours
By Marcella Sanchez, CPTReviewed by Editorial TeamUpdated November 4, 202611 min read
Most important takeaways…
Phlebotomy Training Specialists Manchester runs 48 hours for $1,325 all in.
Manchester Community College lists its phlebotomy technician course at $1,500.
Manchester-Nashua phlebotomists earned a $48,660 median wage in 2025 (BLS).
Fast training or a college name: that is the tradeoff most Manchester students weigh first. Phlebotomy certificates typically run 4 to 16 weeks, and the local options split between a community college certificate and private training centers that run shorter courses with evening or weekend sections. Length, cost, and schedule vary enough that the cheapest or quickest option is not always the one that fits a work week and a commute.
The real constraint comes after class. New Hampshire issues no state phlebotomy license, so employers look to a national certification exam, and the clinical draws a program provides determine how ready you are to sit one.
Phlebotomy Programs in Manchester at a Glance
The figures below are each provider's 2026 listings, so confirm tuition and start dates directly before you enroll. For the fastest finish, Phlebotomy Training Specialists runs 48 hours with morning, evening and weekend sections, and LNA Health Careers pairs online theory with an in-person clinical externship over 90 hours. If you want a college name behind your training, the Manchester Community College workforce course runs 5 to 6 weeks, with exam and supply fees charged on top of tuition.
Program
Type
Location
Length / Hours
Listed Tuition
Schedule Options
Exam Prep
Phlebotomy Training Specialists
Private training center
25 Sundial Ave, Suite 307W, Manchester, NH 03103
48 hours
$885
Morning, evening and weekend classes
National exam fee listed separately; exam not named in listing
LNA Health Careers Phlebotomy Program
Private training center (career school)
Manchester, NH
90 hours
$1,250
Hybrid: online theory plus in-person clinical externship
N/A
Manchester Community College Workforce Development Center Phlebotomy Short Course
College program (community college workforce center)
Manchester, NH
5 to 6 weeks
$1,500
N/A
Exam and supply fees extra; exam not named in listing
College Certificate vs. Private Training Center: Which Fits You?
Manchester Community College
MCC's Certified Phlebotomy Technician course (NCHC125M) is listed at $1,500 on its 2026 registration form. Applicants must be at least 18, hold a high school diploma, GED, or HiSet, and carry current health insurance. MCC's packet estimates drug screening at $35 to $75. An older MCC catalog describes a 120-hour clinical internship, but that may not match today's format. Confirm total length, schedule, and start dates with the Workforce Development Center at (603) 206-8160 before you plan around them.
LNA Health Careers
LNA's program is hybrid: 60 hours of online theory plus 30 hours of in-person clinical and lab work, 90 hours total.1 The in-person portion can be finished in about 5 weeks, with another 5 to 10 hours of reading and homework. Required charges total $2,750:
Tuition: $1,890
Registration: $450
Supplies: $250 (textbook, online platform, lab supplies, name badge)
An optional 40 to 80 hour externship can be arranged for a $200 administration fee. Completers are eligible for the National Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam, which costs $130 and is separate from tuition.1
The Trade-Off in Three Points
Time to finish: LNA states a 5-week in-person window.1 MCC has not confirmed its timeline, so ask before comparing.
Total cost: MCC's $1,500 course fee is lower than LNA's $2,750, but MCC's drug screen, insurance, and any other fees are extra, so ask for an itemized total from each school.
Admissions steps: MCC runs through college application and registration. LNA requires registration and a state background check. Ask each school for its next start date.
Questions to Ask Yourself
Do you need college credit you can later apply toward a medical lab or nursing pathway, or just the fastest route to a national exam?
A college certificate may carry credit you can build on later. A private training center usually focuses on getting you to an exam such as the NHA CPT or ASCP PBT sooner.
Can your work schedule handle a fixed semester calendar, or do you need a program with rolling evening or weekend starts?
Semester programs start on set dates and meet at fixed times. If you work days, confirm that a program states evening, weekend or rolling start options before you apply.
Does the program place you in a clinical externship, or will you need to log live draws on your own?
Certification exams generally expect documented live draws. A program that arranges your clinical site saves you from hunting for one and can shorten the gap between finishing class and testing.
Is the quoted price all-in, or are the exam fee, scrubs, and background check extra?
A low tuition figure can grow once you add the certification exam fee, scrubs, a background check and required immunizations. Ask for a written list of every cost before comparing programs.
What Phlebotomy Training Costs in Manchester
The sticker price at Manchester's private training center is the easy part; the extras are where budgets slip.
Phlebotomy Training Specialists Manchester
The current official location page and the June 2026 registration summary both show $1,325 all in for the 48-hour course. That covers $150 registration, $885 tuition, $165 for textbook, supplies and equipment, and the $125 NHCO exam. For the June cohort, the $150 was due at checkout and the remaining $1,175 by June 10.
You may see $1,295 in an older program-cost document, which listed $865 tuition and a $115 exam. Treat $1,325 as the current figure, and confirm it before you pay.
Costs Readers Often Miss
The school's breakdown does not list these, so ask whether each applies:
Background check: about $25 in a comparable New Hampshire program.
Drug screen: roughly $35 to $75 in that same program.
Scrubs and closed-toe shoes: a general estimate is $60 to $120.1
Immunizations or titers: no figure in the research, so price them with your own provider.
Other national exams: the NHA CPT runs about $1252 and the ASCP PBT about $145 to $190.3 A retake commonly costs $80 to $150.1
Comparing Options and Getting It in Writing
Only the private center has a confirmed all-in total, so a straight comparison with the college certificate is not yet possible. Ask Manchester Community College for its books, exam, and add-on costs, then add the same extras to both.
Before paying any deposit, request a written all-in quote and the refund policy. The older document called the registration fee nonrefundable after 3 business days, so ask what applies now.
From First Class to First Job: The Typical Path
Most Manchester-area phlebotomy students follow the same basic sequence, whether they enroll at a college or a private training center. Program lengths vary, but the order of steps stays the same.
Admission Requirements and Getting Started
Requirements differ by school. Use this checklist to gather documents early, then confirm each item with the program before you register.
Minimum age
Manchester Community College requires applicants to be at least 18. Intelvio requires you to be beyond compulsory school-attendance age.
High school diploma or equivalent
MCC accepts a high school diploma, GED or HiSET. LNA Health Careers and Intelvio ask for a diploma or GED. LNA Health Careers also checks English proficiency and basic math through a pre-entrance assessment.
Immunizations and Hepatitis B
MCC asks for your immunization record at application and requires all immunizations, including Hepatitis B, to be complete before lab or practicum. Intelvio states immunizations are not required for its course. Ask MCC for its exact vaccine list and exemption policy.
Health insurance
MCC requires proof of health and liability insurance. LNA Health Careers requires active health insurance and your card.
Background check and drug screen
At MCC these may be required when a sponsoring employer requires them or when you apply without employer sponsorship. The NH State Police background form carries a $25 state fee. Drug screening runs an estimated $35 to $75.
CPR certification
MCC students completing the externship need CPR/First Aid from an American Heart Association Professional Rescuer course.
Application paperwork
MCC's non-credit registration calls for an application, registration form, resume, transcripts, immunization record and proof of insurance.
Funding and refunds
WIOA funding through NH Employment Security is a possible route. Confirm your eligibility and whether your chosen program is an approved provider. Approved WIOA training providers must have a refund policy, so request it in writing. Ask the school directly about payment plans.
New Hampshire Phlebotomy Certification at a Glance
Phlebotomist Pay in the Manchester-Nashua Area
The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics' 2025 Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics put the median annual wage for phlebotomists in the Manchester-Nashua metro at $48,660. The middle half of earners fell between $45,970 and $57,500, with about 280 people working in the role. These are approximate 2025 figures, not current-year pay, and they describe the occupation as a whole rather than graduates of any one program. Postsecondary health specialties teachers appear for context, since some experienced practitioners later move into teaching.
Occupation (Manchester-Nashua, NH)
Employment
25th Percentile
Median
Mean
75th Percentile
Phlebotomists
280
$45,970
$48,660
$50,250
$57,500
Health Specialties Teachers, Postsecondary
100
$66,060
$83,270
$90,830
$84,790
Every Phlebotomy Training Program Near Manchester, NH
3 schools within 40 miles, grouped by city. Select a program to see its highlights, and use the Website link for the school's own program page.
These answers cover the questions Manchester readers ask most often about cost, local programs, timing, and hiring. Details come from program and employer listings current in 2026, so confirm specifics with the school or employer before you commit.
Are there free phlebotomy training programs in Manchester, NH?
We did not find a Manchester program confirmed as no-cost. Manchester Community College lists its phlebotomy certificate at $1,500, and no Manchester employer, hospital, or workforce agency we reviewed covers that tuition. Ask the college's workforce-development office whether any funding applies to you.
Does Manchester Community College have a phlebotomy program?
Yes. MCC lists a Certified Phlebotomy Technician workforce-development certificate with open enrollment. It pairs 40 classroom hours with a 40-hour practicum, held at a facility or at MCC, and includes documented live venipunctures and capillary draws. Completers are eligible to sit for the NHA CPT exam. Confirm current dates and availability with the college.
How long does phlebotomy training take in Manchester, NH?
MCC's certificate runs six weeks and 80 hours total, split evenly between classroom and practicum time. That sits within the typical 4 to 16 week range for phlebotomy training. Other programs may differ in length and schedule, so check each program's own listing before you plan around work or family.
Can I get hired in Manchester before I pass a national certification exam?
Sometimes. Manchester-area listings we reviewed often call certification preferred or a plus rather than required.2 Quest Diagnostics asks for completed training and current skills,1 and Planned Parenthood of Northern New England mentions paid training.3 None stated a post-hire certification deadline, so ask each employer directly.
