Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Hours
- 8 credit hours
- Externship
- PHL 1102 Phlebotomy Clinical
Phlebotomy Classes Near Bowman, AR
Four phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Bowman, AR, one of them within 25. The closest is Arkansas State University-Newport in Jonesboro, 10 miles away: a certificate that takes 8 weeks.
1programs within 25 miles
4within 50 miles
8 wkshortest program
$37,450median pay in Arkansas
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Bowman
Certificate of Proficiency (CP) in Phlebotomy
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- 16 weeks
- Hours
- 7 credit hours (Phlebotomy 6, Medical Terminology 1); 58 hours of theory and lab
- Externship
- 120 hours
- Published cost
- $75 per credit (2023-24)
See Arkansas Northeastern College's program page: Certificate of Proficiency (CP) in Phlebotomy
Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy
CertificateNHA CPT
- Length
- Classes offered in 8- and 16-week sessions
- Hours
- 12 or 17 credit hours
- Externship
- MEDL 1022 Phlebotomy Practicum
Black River Technical College admission and start dates: Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy
50 miles
Arkansas State University Mid-South
West Memphis Campus, West Memphis, AR · #18 in Arkansas (13/100)
Phlebotomy - CP
Certificate
Read Arkansas State University Mid-South's requirements: Phlebotomy - CP
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Jonesboro, AR | 10 | Certificate | 8 wk | Yes | |
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville, AR | 33 | Certificate | 16 wk | 120 hr | |
| Black River Technical College | Pocahontas, AR | 43 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South | West Memphis, AR | 50 | Certificate |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Bowman
Phlebotomists in Arkansas earned a median of $37,450 a year ($18 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $7,780 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Arkansas's 1,100 phlebotomists earned between $35,240 and $42,180.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists three hospitals within 25 miles of Bowman, AR:
- St Bernards Medical Center Jonesboro · 11 miles
- Baptist Memorial Hospital Jonesboro Jonesboro · 15 miles
- Arkansas Methodist Medical Center Paragould · 17 miles
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 Bowman
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Bowman, AR?
Arkansas State University-Newport in Jonesboro, about 10 miles away. Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy takes 8 weeks and includes a clinical externship.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Bowman, AR?
Arkansas State University-Newport's Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy takes 8 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Arkansas Northeastern College (16 weeks) is next.
Which programs near Bowman, AR prepare you for certification?
One of the four programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Black River Technical College (NHA CPT).
How much do phlebotomists make in Arkansas?
A median of $37,450 a year, or $18 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 1,100 phlebotomists in Arkansas. The national median was $45,230.
More Places Near Bowman
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Lake City 2 mi
- Bay 6 mi
- Brookland 7 mi
- Trumann 10 mi
- Monette 10 mi
- Jonesboro 10 mi
- Caraway 11 mi
- Leachville 15 mi
- Paragould 16 mi
- Lepanto 17 mi
- Bono 18 mi
- Manila 19 mi
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