Phlebotomy classes in Virginia Beach range from short hybrid courses to a community college certificate. You can also train in Norfolk or Hampton, with programs that teach blood collection and prepare you for named national certification exams.
Hybrid course exampleTidewater Medical Training: 70 hours, split between online study and lab/classroom
College optionTCC: 1 semester, 12-credit Career Studies Certificate
Virginia licenseVirginia does not license phlebotomy technicians
National exam exampleTCC prepares graduates for NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
Local phlebotomy training and certificate courses
Compare the specific course, campus and exam preparation before you register. Public adult education registration through Virginia Beach lists a TMT-taught course with its own published price.
10 local programs listed
School
Program
Credential
Length
Schedule
Cost
Tidewater Community CollegeVirginia Beach, VA
Virginia Beach Campus. Includes hands-on clinical instruction and preparation for the National Healthcareer Association CPT exam.
In person: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. or 6-9 p.m.; hybrid: Monday/Thursday in weeks 1-3, Monday-Thursday in weeks 4-5
$2,700 hybrid; $3,000 in person (all inclusive); prices subject to increase
Phlebotomy Training SpecialistsNorfolk, VA
6350 Center Drive, Suite 112. Virginia enrollment agreement identifies the National Healthcare Certification Organization exam and separate exam charge.
Morning, evening, weekend or accelerated options; in person
$1,420 tuition; $1,895 total including $125 national exam fee
Northwest Phlebotomy SchoolNorfolk, VA
Local office: 500 East Main Street, Suite 1600-89. Class venue is sent in the reminder email; course includes lecture, lab practice and a practical exam.
80 hours / 10 weeks; Fall 2026 cohorts October 5-December 16 or October 6-December 17
Monday/Wednesday, 6-10 p.m., or Tuesday/Thursday, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; in person
$3,000 tuition; $1,000 Virginia resident price; $0 income-eligible price
Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach: campus details
Tidewater Community College Virginia Beach, VA
The Virginia Beach certificate combines blood collection and specimen processing instruction with clinical training and preparation for the NHA CPT examination.
T&D requires students to complete successful venipunctures and capillary punctures while learning equipment selection, specimen handling and blood draw order.
Program
Phlebotomy Technician
Credential
Certificate of completion
Length
96 clock hours
Schedule
In person: Monday-Thursday, 9:30 a.m.-2 p.m. or 6-9 p.m.; hybrid: Monday/Thursday in weeks 1-3, Monday-Thursday in weeks 4-5
Published cost
$2,700 hybrid; $3,000 in person (all inclusive); prices subject to increase
Norfolk classes blend lectures and laboratory practice covering venipuncture techniques, equipment, patient considerations and prevention of needlestick injuries.
Program
Phlebotomy
Length
2 or 3 days
Schedule
10 a.m.-3 p.m. for the listed Norfolk phlebotomy cohorts
Published cost
$775 for the listed Norfolk phlebotomy cohorts
Address
500 East Main Street, Suite 1600-89, Norfolk, Virginia 23510
The Chesapeake in-person program teaches anatomy, medical terminology, infection prevention and supervised techniques for venipuncture and specimen collection.
Program
Certified Phlebotomy Technician Program
Credential
Certificate of completion
Length
6 weeks; 48 clock hours
Schedule
In person; Tuesday/Thursday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. or 6-10 p.m.; Saturday/Sunday, 9 a.m.-1 p.m.
The hybrid phlebotomy course pairs online instruction with supervised laboratory practice in venipuncture, skin punctures and culture collection techniques.
At Hampton, phlebotomy students study specimen collection, transport and processing alongside communication, safety precautions and medical terminology.
Virginia does not license phlebotomy technicians, according to Johnson County Community College's state licensure disclosure. A school completion certificate and a national phlebotomy certification are separate credentials, so ask which one your course provides.
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Check each course's entry rules
Phlebotomy Training Specialists in Norfolk requires applicants to be at least 18, hold a high school diploma or equivalent, and read and write English proficiently. Compare those rules with the admission and health requirements at each school you contact.
3
Practice collection and specimen handling
TCC's Phlebotomy certificate teaches blood collection, transport, processing, equipment selection and infection control. Ask how much supervised practice you get with real patients and whether clinical time is part of the course.
4
Complete required clinical records
T&D's course requires 50 successful venipunctures and 10 successful capillary punctures. Virginia Peninsula requires completion of its course and venipuncture log before issuing its course certificate and preparing students for NHA CPT testing.
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Plan for the national exam
TCC names the National Healthcareer Association Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam. Tidewater Medical Training also names NHA testing but charges the exam fee separately; get the certifying body's name, eligibility checklist and fee in writing.
Phlebotomist jobs and pay in Hampton Roads
For phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), BLS May 2025 OEWS data list 800 jobs in the Virginia Beach-Chesapeake-Norfolk, VA-NC metro. The median wage was $21.34 an hour, with an annual median of $44,380. This is a regional snapshot across the metro, rather than a wage figure for Virginia Beach alone.
The OEWS survey definitions include both full-time and part-time employees, and wages exclude employer benefit costs. When you compare a job offer with tuition, ask about paid hours, health coverage and the certification the employer accepts. Check the actual work location and schedule before deciding how far you can commute.
Virginia Peninsula lists a $1,000 Virginia resident price and $0 for income-eligible students. Its program is FastForward and G3 eligible, but funding and seats are limited. Confirm your award before registering.
TMT offers an installment plan, with the remaining tuition balance due by graduation. If you need training aid, contact Virginia Career Works Hampton Roads about WIOA eligibility and approved providers. Ask your career planner to check the exact course and campus before you make a deposit.
Virginia does not license phlebotomy technicians. That is stated in Johnson County Community College's professional licensure disclosure, updated April 20, 2026. National certification is a different credential: for example, TCC prepares graduates for NHA's Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam. Ask employers which certification they accept, then check that the school prepares you for that specific exam.
Which phlebotomy certification exams do schools name?
TCC and Virginia Peninsula explicitly name the National Healthcareer Association Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) exam. Phlebotomy Training Specialists' Virginia agreement names the National Healthcare Certification Organization exam. The school's course certificate does not itself establish that you passed a national exam. Ask for the exam body's name, eligibility requirements and a breakdown of testing fees.
Can I study phlebotomy online and attend a local lab?
Yes. Tidewater Medical Training publishes a hybrid course with 35 online hours and 35 classroom/lab hours at its local campuses. T&D Phlebotomy also lists a hybrid format with required in-person sessions. Ask for the attendance calendar and clinical arrangements, since online study does not replace the scheduled hands-on portion of either course.
Can funding help pay for phlebotomy training?
Virginia Peninsula's Hampton schedule lists a $1,000 Virginia resident price and $0 for income-eligible students, with limited FastForward funding. Its program page also identifies G3 eligibility. Virginia Career Works Hampton Roads offers access to occupational training assistance for eligible clients using approved providers. Confirm the specific course, award and remaining charges before signing an enrollment agreement.