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Phlebotomy Classes Near Higdon, AL

Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Higdon

Four phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Higdon, AL, one of them within 25. The closest is Georgia Northwestern Technical College in Rock Spring, 22 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $1,530 (Snead State Community College). The shortest is Academy of Allied Health Careers's 5 weeks certificate.

1programs within 25 miles
4within 50 miles
$1,530lowest published cost
5 wkshortest program
$37,220median pay in Alabama

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Higdon

25 miles

Academy of Allied Health Careers

Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN · #15 in Tennessee (40/100)

Phlebotomy Technician

CertificateOn campus
Length
5 weeks (Monday-Thursday, 9am-12pm or 6pm-9pm)
Hours
60 contact hours including campus lab
Externship
Optional clinicals after the academic portion, continuing until 100 successful venipunctures are completed; clinicals extend the course length
Sticks required
100 successful venipunctures (for students who choose clinicals)
Published cost
$2,100 total
Schedule
Day and Evening

See Academy of Allied Health Careers's program page: Phlebotomy Technician

26 miles

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Center for Professional Education, James R. Mapp Building, Chattanooga, TN · #6 in Tennessee (57/100)

Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPTExam fee included
Length
11 weeks (Monday/Wednesday, 6:00-9:30 PM)
Hours
77 hours
Externship
Optional externship at a local healthcare facility after completion, with background check, drug screen and immunizations
Published cost
$2,495 total (2027)
Schedule
Evening

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Higdon, AL, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Georgia Northwestern Technical CollegeRock Spring, GA22CertificateYes
Academy of Allied Health CareersChattanooga, TN25Certificate5 wkYes$2,100
University of Tennessee at ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN26Non-credit course11 wkYes$2,495
Snead State Community CollegeGuntersville, AL49Non-credit coursemonday/Wednesday 5:00-9:00 p.mYes$1,530

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Higdon

Phlebotomists in Alabama earned a median of $37,220 a year ($18 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $8,010 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Alabama's 2,350 phlebotomists earned between $35,430 and $41,600.

Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.

Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near Higdon

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Higdon, AL?

Georgia Northwestern Technical College in Rock Spring, about 22 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician (PT21) Certificate and includes a clinical externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Higdon, AL?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,530 at Snead State Community College to $2,495 at University of Tennessee at Chattanooga. Each is the whole-program price the school lists; most leave out the certification exam fee, scrubs, a background check and immunizations.

What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Higdon, AL?

Academy of Allied Health Careers's Phlebotomy Technician takes 5 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (11 weeks) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Higdon, AL?

Yes. Academy of Allied Health Careers (Chattanooga, evening), University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (Chattanooga, evening) and Snead State Community College (Guntersville, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Higdon, AL prepare you for certification?

Two of the four programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (NHA CPT) and Snead State Community College (NHA CPT).

How much do phlebotomists make in Alabama?

A median of $37,220 a year, or $18 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 2,350 phlebotomists in Alabama. The national median was $45,230.

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