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Phlebotomy Classes Near Compton, AR

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

Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Compton, AR, one of them within 25. The closest is University of Arkansas North Arkansas College (UA Northark) in Harrison, 15 miles away: a certificate that takes 1 semester with a 100-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $890 (Franklin Technology Center Adult Education). The shortest is Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri's 5 weeks certificate.

1programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$890lowest published cost
5 wkshortest program
$37,450median pay in Arkansas

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Compton

77 miles

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield campus, Springfield, MO · #6 in Missouri (58/100)

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ALHS 120 Phlebotomy Technician Program)

CertificateHybridASCP PBT
Length
8 weeks
Hours
7 credits (lecture 3.36, lab 0.64, practicum 3)
Externship
Clinical rotation at area hospitals and/or clinics in a CLIA-approved lab, typically Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sticks required
100 unaided successful sticks, as required by ASCP

Ozarks Technical Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ALHS 120 Phlebotomy Technician Program)

96 miles

Franklin Technology Center Adult Education

Franklin Technology Center, Joplin, MO · #15 in Missouri (21/100)

Phlebotomy Technician

Non-credit courseOn campus
Length
10 weeks (evening, Monday and Wednesday 6-9 p.m.) or 2 weeks (summer accelerated daytime cohort)
Hours
60 clock hours
Sticks required
At least 30 successful venipunctures and 10 capillary sticks on live individuals
Published cost
$890 total (2026-27)
Schedule
Evening and Day

Franklin Technology Center Adult Education admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician

Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 100 miles of Compton, AR, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
University of Arkansas North Arkansas College (UA Northark)Harrison, AR15Certificate16 wk100 hr
Petra Allied HealthSpringdale, AR49Non-credit course16 hr$1,595
Arkansas Tech UniversityOzark, AR51CertificateYes
Arkansas State University-Mountain HomeMountain Home, AR55Certificate16 wkYes
Midwest Technical Institute-MissouriSpringfield, MO74Certificate5 wk$2,600
Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield, MO77Certificate8 wkYes
Missouri State University-West PlainsWest Plains, MO92Non-credit course8 wkYes$950
Franklin Technology Center Adult EducationJoplin, MO96Non-credit course10 wk$890
University of Arkansas Community College-BatesvilleBatesville, AR96Certificate

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Compton

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 Compton, AR:

  • North Arkansas Regional Medical Center Harrison · 15 miles
  • Mercy Hospital Berryville Berryville · 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 Compton

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Compton, AR?

University of Arkansas North Arkansas College (UA Northark) in Harrison, about 15 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician (Certificate of Proficiency) takes 1 semester and includes a 100-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Compton, AR?

Published prices within 100 miles run from $890 at Franklin Technology Center Adult Education to $2,600 at Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri. 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 Compton, AR?

Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri's Phlebotomy Course takes 5 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Ozarks Technical Community College (8 weeks) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Compton, AR?

Yes. Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri (Springfield, evening), Missouri State University-West Plains (West Plains, weekend) and Franklin Technology Center Adult Education (Joplin, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Compton, AR prepare you for certification?

Three of the nine programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: University of Arkansas North Arkansas College (UA Northark) (ASCP PBT), Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri (NHA CPT and NCCT NCPT) and Ozarks Technical Community College (ASCP PBT).

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.

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