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: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Classes Near Garland City, AR
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Garland City, AR. The closest is Texarkana College in Texarkana, 19 miles away: a non-credit course that takes 12 weeks. 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.
2programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$750lowest published cost
4 wkshortest program
$37,450median pay in Arkansas
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Garland City
Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Lab Technician (Phlebotomy)
CertificateNHA CPT
- Externship
- Off-campus clinical rotations
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
56 miles
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier Campus, Bossier City, LA · #2 in Louisiana (61/100)
Phlebotomy, Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS)
CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
- Length
- Two semesters: pre-clinical qualification courses (about 4 months) and the clinical component (about 4 months)
- Externship
- Hospital clinical rotations (ALHT 211 Phlebotomy Hospital Clinical), early morning and daytime Monday-Friday, plus a Thursday evening class
- Schedule
- Day and Evening
Read Bossier Parish Community College's requirements: Phlebotomy, Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) · 1 more program on the Louisiana page
Phlebotomy Technician Program
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- One semester
Open the Southern University at Shreveport course details: Phlebotomy Technician Program
Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency
CertificateNHA CPT
- Length
- One semester
- Hours
- 7 credit hours
- Externship
- Practicum in healthcare settings
South Arkansas College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseHybridASPT
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Externship
- Optional face-to-face clinical
- Published cost
- $750 total
See Northeast Texas Community College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician
89 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
National Park College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy (NPC Adult Education)
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texarkana College | Texarkana, TX | 19 | Non-credit course | 12 wk | Yes | $1,865 |
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope, AR | 24 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden, AR | 53 | Certificate | short-term | Yes | |
| Bossier Parish Community College | Bossier City, LA | 56 | Certificate | 17 wk | Yes | |
| Southern University at Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | 57 | Certificate | 16 wk | ||
| South Arkansas College | El Dorado, AR | 62 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Northeast Texas Community College | Mount Pleasant, TX | 73 | Non-credit course | 8 wk | Yes | $750 |
| National Park College | Hot Springs, AR | 89 | Non-credit course | 4 wk | Yes | |
| Panola College | Carthage, TX | 89 | Non-credit course | two sessions: Session I classroom Tuesdays 5:00-8:15 PM | 150 hr | $1,388 |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Mena, AR | 91 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Gateway Allied Health | Hot Springs, AR | 91 | Non-credit course | 40 hr | ||
| Kilgore College | Kilgore, TX | 92 | Non-credit course | 12 wk | $875 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Garland City
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 one hospital within 25 miles of Garland City, AR:
- Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center Hope · 24 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 Garland City
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Garland City, AR?
Texarkana College in Texarkana, about 19 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician takes 12 weeks and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Garland City, 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 Garland City, 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 Garland City, AR?
Yes. Texarkana College (Texarkana, evening), Bossier Parish Community College (Bossier City, evening) and Panola College (Carthage, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 4 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Garland City, AR prepare you for certification?
Seven of the 12 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Texarkana College (NHA CPT), University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (NHA CPT), Bossier Parish Community College (ASCP PBT) and South Arkansas College (NHA CPT), 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.
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- Stamps 14 mi
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- Magnolia 29 mi
- Ashdown 33 mi
- Prescott 38 mi
- Mineral Springs 39 mi
- Nashville 42 mi
- Murfreesboro 51 mi
- Gurdon 52 mi
- Camden 53 mi
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