Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Lab Technician (Phlebotomy)
CertificateNHA CPT
- Externship
- Off-campus clinical rotations
Phlebotomy Classes Near Columbus, AR
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Columbus, AR, one of them within 25. The closest is University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in Hope, 15 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $750 (Northeast Texas Community College). The shortest is National Park College's as little as four weeks non-credit course.
1programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$750lowest published cost
4 wkshortest program
$37,450median pay in Arkansas
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Columbus
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
Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- Short-term (varies by cohort/schedule)
- Hours
- 14 credit hours
- Externship
- HSCI 2013 Phlebotomy Practicum (3 credits)
Southern Arkansas University Tech admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency · 1 more program on the Arkansas page
59 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
65 miles
National Park College
NPC Adult Education (former Gardner School campus), Hot Springs, AR · #17 in Arkansas (33/100)
Phlebotomy (NPC Adult Education)
Non-credit courseOn campus
- Length
- As little as four weeks; Monday-Thursday 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
- Externship
- Clinical experience scheduled at a local lab after classroom and hands-on training
- Schedule
- Day
Open the National Park College course details: Phlebotomy (NPC Adult Education)
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit course
- Hours
- 93 hours (53 classroom/lab, 40 externship)
- Externship
- 40 hours
Gateway Allied Health: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency
CertificateNHA CPT
- Length
- One semester
- Hours
- 7 credit hours
- Externship
- Practicum in healthcare settings
See South Arkansas College's program page: Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseHybridASPT
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Externship
- Optional face-to-face clinical
- Published cost
- $750 total
Northeast Texas Community College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope, AR | 15 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Texarkana College | Texarkana, TX | 29 | Non-credit course | 12 wk | Yes | $1,865 |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden, AR | 57 | Certificate | short-term | Yes | |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Mena, AR | 59 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| National Park College | Hot Springs, AR | 65 | Non-credit course | 4 wk | Yes | |
| Gateway Allied Health | Hot Springs, AR | 66 | Non-credit course | 40 hr | ||
| South Arkansas College | El Dorado, AR | 77 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Northeast Texas Community College | Mount Pleasant, TX | 80 | Non-credit course | 8 wk | Yes | $750 |
| Bossier Parish Community College | Bossier City, LA | 88 | Certificate | 17 wk | Yes | |
| Southern University at Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | 89 | Certificate | 16 wk | ||
| Kiamichi Technology Centers | Hugo, OK | 99 | Non-credit course | 9 wk | $750 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Columbus
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 Columbus, AR:
- Howard Memorial Hospital Nashville · 12 miles
- Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center Hope · 14 miles
- Little River Memorial Hospital Ashdown · 20 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 Columbus
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Columbus, AR?
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in Hope, about 15 miles away. Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Lab Technician (Phlebotomy) and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Columbus, AR?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $750 at Northeast Texas Community College to $1,865 at Texarkana College. 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 Columbus, AR?
National Park College's Phlebotomy (NPC Adult Education) takes as little as four weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Northeast Texas Community College (8 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Columbus, AR?
Yes. Texarkana College (Texarkana, evening), Bossier Parish Community College (Bossier City, evening) and Kiamichi Technology Centers (Hugo, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Columbus, AR prepare you for certification?
Six of the 11 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (NHA CPT), Texarkana College (NHA CPT), South Arkansas College (NHA CPT) and Northeast Texas Community College (ASPT), and others.
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 Columbus
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Mineral Springs 9 mi
- Nashville 11 mi
- Hope 15 mi
- Ashdown 20 mi
- Murfreesboro 20 mi
- Prescott 24 mi
- Texarkana 27 mi
- Stamps 35 mi
- De Queen 35 mi
- Gurdon 38 mi
- Glenwood 40 mi
- Waldo 42 mi
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