About
Bates Technical College’s Phlebotomy program in Tacoma, Washington, trains students in blood collection, specimen processing, patient care, and laboratory procedures. It prepares graduates to meet Washington State Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certification requirements and take the National Healthcare Association certification exam. The program uses on-site lectures and laboratory instruction, with assignments and quizzes completed online, and offers afternoon and evening course sections across roughly one academic quarter. Admission requires the ability to read and write in English, an email account, and computer access for online assignments. The Advanced Phlebotomy class additionally requires completion of PNURS 292 and instructor permission.
At a glance
- Format: HYBRID
- Next start: Fall 2026
- Leads to: Washington State Medical Assistant-Phlebotomist certification requirements and the National Healthcare Association certification exam
Organization
Bates Technical College - Downtown Campus
Bates Technical College is a career-focused institution in Tacoma, Washington, with pathways spanning healthcare, public safety, business, advanced manufacturing, and technology. Dreambound-listed fields include Certified Nursing Assistant, Practical Nurse, Dental Assisting, Phlebotomy, HVAC, and Welding, among others. Its programs combine technical and theoretical knowledge with hands-on experience, and several pathways use workplace-style labs or industry-relevant tools. Advanced Manufacturing covers precision tooling, machining, and CNC equipment, while Health Sciences includes direct and indirect patient-care occupations. Business and Communication supports professional, entrepreneurial, and digital work, and Education and Public Safety includes early childhood education, fire service, and public safety administration. The college also offers Hospitality training through Culinary Arts and STEM programs focused on information technology, robotics, mechatronics, electronics, and engineering. Career pathways are organized around exploration of occupational fields and preparation for entry-level positions.