5 miles
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville
Batesville Campus, Batesville, AR · #20 in Arkansas (6/100)
Phlebotomy Certificate Program (CP)
CertificateOn campus
Phlebotomy Classes Near Desha, AR
One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Desha, AR. The closest is University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville in Batesville, 5 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $875 (PAL CNA Training Academy). The shortest is Arkansas College of Health Careers's five weeks non-credit course.
1programs within 25 miles
1within 50 miles
$875lowest published cost
5 wkshortest program
$37,450median pay in Arkansas
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Desha
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
See Black River Technical College's program page: Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy
57 miles
Arkansas State University-Mountain Home
Mountain Home Campus, Mountain Home, AR · #8 in Arkansas (42/100)
Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- One semester
- Hours
- 7 credit hours
- Externship
- Classroom instruction and clinical learning experiences
- Published cost
- $115 per credit
Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Hours
- 8 credit hours
- Externship
- PHL 1102 Phlebotomy Clinical
Read Arkansas State University-Newport's requirements: Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy
70 miles
Missouri State University-West Plains
Looney Hall, West Plains, MO · #8 in Missouri (56/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Training
Non-credit courseOn campusExam fee included
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Hours
- Saturday orientation (9 a.m.-noon), six Saturday sessions (8 a.m.-noon), then 2-3 clinical days
- Externship
- 2-3 clinical days at various locations
- Published cost
- $950 total
- Schedule
- Weekend
Open the Missouri State University-West Plains course details: Phlebotomy Technician Training
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campus
- Length
- Five weeks
- Schedule
- Day and Evening
Arkansas College of Health Careers: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician · 1 more program on the Arkansas page
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseHybrid
- Externship
- Blended program with virtual and classroom instruction, skills lab and clinical participation
- Published cost
- $1,139 total
See Aspiring Medical Training Institute's program page: Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician (Certified Phlebotomy Program)
Non-credit courseHybridNHA CPT
- Hours
- 72 hours (48 online theory, 24 in-person skills lab)
- Published cost
- $875 total
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville | Batesville, AR | 5 | Certificate | |||
| Black River Technical College | Pocahontas, AR | 54 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR | 57 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Jonesboro, AR | 57 | Certificate | 8 wk | Yes | |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | West Plains, MO | 70 | Non-credit course | 8 wk | Yes | $950 |
| Arkansas College of Health Careers | Little Rock, AR | 79 | Non-credit course | 5 wk | ||
| Aspiring Medical Training Institute | Little Rock, AR | 82 | Non-credit course | Yes | $1,139 | |
| PAL CNA Training Academy | Little Rock, AR | 82 | Non-credit course | $875 | ||
| University of Arkansas North Arkansas College (UA Northark) | Harrison, AR | 88 | Certificate | 16 wk | 100 hr | |
| Arkansas State University Mid-South | West Memphis, AR | 94 | Certificate | |||
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville, AR | 100 | Certificate | 16 wk | 120 hr |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Desha
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 Desha, AR:
- White River Medical Center Batesville · 8 miles
- Stone County Medical Center Mountain View · 21 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 Desha
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Desha, AR?
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville in Batesville, about 5 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate Program (CP).
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Desha, AR?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $875 at PAL CNA Training Academy to $1,139 at Aspiring Medical Training Institute. 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 Desha, AR?
Arkansas College of Health Careers's Phlebotomy Technician takes five weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Arkansas State University-Newport (8 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Desha, AR?
Yes. Missouri State University-West Plains (West Plains, weekend) and Arkansas College of Health Careers (Little Rock, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Desha, AR prepare you for certification?
Three of the 11 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Black River Technical College (NHA CPT), PAL CNA Training Academy (NHA CPT) and University of Arkansas North Arkansas College (UA Northark) (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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