University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain
Mena Campus, Mena, AR · #12 in Arkansas (38/100)
Phlebotomy (Certificate of Proficiency, degree code 4788)
- Hours
- 16 credit hours
- Externship
- Clinical rotations are a required part of the program
Five phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Harvey, AR. The closest is University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain in Mena, 33 miles away. The shortest is National Park College's as little as four weeks non-credit course.
Mena Campus, Mena, AR · #12 in Arkansas (38/100)
Phlebotomy (Certificate of Proficiency, degree code 4788)
Phlebotomy, Certificate of Proficiency
See Arkansas Tech University's program page: Phlebotomy, Certificate of Proficiency · 1 more program on the Arkansas page
Phlebotomy Technician
Gateway Allied Health admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician
NPC Adult Education (former Gardner School campus), Hot Springs, AR · #17 in Arkansas (33/100)
Phlebotomy (NPC Adult Education)
Read National Park College's requirements: Phlebotomy (NPC Adult Education)
Phlebotomy Technician - NHA National Certification
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Mena, AR | 33 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Arkansas Tech University | Ozark, AR | 43 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Gateway Allied Health | Hot Springs, AR | 46 | Non-credit course | 40 hr | ||
| National Park College | Hot Springs, AR | 49 | Non-credit course | 4 wk | Yes | |
| Kiamichi Technology Centers | Poteau, OK | 50 | Non-credit course | 9 wk | $750 |
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 Harvey, AR:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain in Mena, about 33 miles away. Phlebotomy (Certificate of Proficiency, degree code 4788) and includes a clinical externship.
National Park College's Phlebotomy (NPC Adult Education) takes as little as four weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Kiamichi Technology Centers (about 7-9 weeks) is next.
Yes. Kiamichi Technology Centers (Poteau, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
One of the five programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Kiamichi Technology Centers (NHA CPT).
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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