22 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 Ida, AR
One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Ida, AR. The closest is University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville in Batesville, 22 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $875 (PAL CNA Training Academy). The shortest is National Park College's as little as four weeks non-credit course.
1programs within 25 miles
1within 50 miles
$875lowest published cost
4 wkshortest program
$37,450median pay in Arkansas
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Ida
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
See Arkansas State University-Mountain Home's program page: Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campus
- Length
- Five weeks
- Schedule
- Day and Evening
Arkansas College of Health Careers admission and start dates: 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
Read Aspiring Medical Training Institute's requirements: 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
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
Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Hours
- 8 credit hours
- Externship
- PHL 1102 Phlebotomy Clinical
See Arkansas State University-Newport's program page: Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy
80 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
Missouri State University-West Plains admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician Training
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville | Batesville, AR | 22 | Certificate | |||
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR | 57 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Arkansas College of Health Careers | Little Rock, AR | 64 | Non-credit course | 5 wk | ||
| Aspiring Medical Training Institute | Little Rock, AR | 67 | Non-credit course | Yes | $1,139 | |
| PAL CNA Training Academy | Little Rock, AR | 67 | Non-credit course | $875 | ||
| Black River Technical College | Pocahontas, AR | 71 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Jonesboro, AR | 72 | Certificate | 8 wk | Yes | |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | West Plains, MO | 80 | Non-credit course | 8 wk | Yes | $950 |
| University of Arkansas North Arkansas College (UA Northark) | Harrison, AR | 81 | Certificate | 16 wk | 100 hr | |
| Southeast Arkansas College | Pine Bluff, AR | 96 | Certificate | 16 wk | ||
| Gateway Allied Health | Hot Springs, AR | 97 | Non-credit course | 40 hr | ||
| National Park College | Hot Springs, AR | 99 | Non-credit course | 4 wk | Yes |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Ida
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 Ida, AR:
- Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs Heber Springs · 8 miles
- Stone County Medical Center Mountain View · 18 miles
- White River Medical Center Batesville · 25 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 Ida
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Ida, AR?
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville in Batesville, about 22 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate Program (CP).
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Ida, 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 Ida, AR?
National Park College's Phlebotomy (NPC Adult Education) takes as little as four weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Arkansas College of Health Careers (five weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Ida, AR?
Yes. Arkansas College of Health Careers (Little Rock, evening) and Missouri State University-West Plains (West Plains, weekend) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Ida, AR prepare you for certification?
Four of the 12 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: PAL CNA Training Academy (NHA CPT), Black River Technical College (NHA CPT), University of Arkansas North Arkansas College (UA Northark) (ASCP PBT) and Southeast Arkansas College (NHA CPT and 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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- Newark 29 mi
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