Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Lab Technician (Phlebotomy)
CertificateNHA CPT
- Externship
- Off-campus clinical rotations
Phlebotomy Classes Near Center Point, AR
Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Center Point, AR. The closest is University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in Hope, 33 miles away. The shortest is Texarkana College's 12 weeks non-credit course.
0programs within 25 miles
3within 50 miles
$1,865lowest published cost
12 wkshortest program
$37,450median pay in Arkansas
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Center Point
41 miles
University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain
Mena Campus, Mena, AR · #12 in Arkansas (38/100)
Phlebotomy (Certificate of Proficiency, degree code 4788)
Certificate
- Hours
- 16 credit hours
- Externship
- Clinical rotations are a required part of the program
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
- Length
- 12 weeks, part time
- Hours
- 90 hours
- Externship
- Clinical externship
- Published cost
- $1,865 total
- Schedule
- Evening
Texarkana College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope, AR | 33 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Mena, AR | 41 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Texarkana College | Texarkana, TX | 42 | Non-credit course | 12 wk | Yes | $1,865 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Center Point
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 two hospitals within 25 miles of Center Point, AR:
- Howard Memorial Hospital Nashville · 7 miles
- Sevier County Medical Center De Queen · 22 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 Center Point
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Center Point, AR?
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in Hope, about 33 miles away. Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Lab Technician (Phlebotomy) and includes a clinical externship.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Center Point, AR?
Yes. Texarkana College (Texarkana, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Center Point, AR prepare you for certification?
Two of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (NHA CPT) and Texarkana 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 Center Point
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Nashville 8 mi
- Mineral Springs 11 mi
- Murfreesboro 15 mi
- De Queen 22 mi
- Ashdown 27 mi
- Glenwood 32 mi
- Hope 33 mi
- Prescott 36 mi
- Mount Ida 40 mi
- Texarkana 41 mi
- Mena 41 mi
- Gurdon 46 mi
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