Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Lab Technician (Phlebotomy)
CertificateNHA CPT
- Externship
- Off-campus clinical rotations
Phlebotomy Classes Near Mc Caskill, AR
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Mc Caskill, AR, one of them within 25. The closest is University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in Hope, 18 miles away. 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.
1programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$750lowest published cost
4 wkshortest program
$37,450median pay in Arkansas
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Mc Caskill
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
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
51 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
Read National Park College's requirements: Phlebotomy (NPC Adult Education)
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit course
- Hours
- 93 hours (53 classroom/lab, 40 externship)
- Externship
- 40 hours
Open the Gateway Allied Health course details: Phlebotomy Technician
57 miles
University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain
Mena Campus, Mena, AR · #12 in Arkansas (38/100)
Phlebotomy (Certificate of Proficiency, degree code 4788)
Certificate
- Hours
- 16 credit hours
- Externship
- Clinical rotations are a required part of the program
Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency
CertificateNHA CPT
- Length
- One semester
- Hours
- 7 credit hours
- Externship
- Practicum in healthcare settings
See South Arkansas College's program page: Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseHybrid
- Externship
- Blended program with virtual and classroom instruction, skills lab and clinical participation
- Published cost
- $1,139 total
Aspiring Medical Training Institute admission and start dates: Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope, AR | 18 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Texarkana College | Texarkana, TX | 42 | Non-credit course | 12 wk | Yes | $1,865 |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden, AR | 51 | Certificate | short-term | Yes | |
| National Park College | Hot Springs, AR | 51 | Non-credit course | 4 wk | Yes | |
| Gateway Allied Health | Hot Springs, AR | 53 | Non-credit course | 40 hr | ||
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Mena, AR | 57 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| South Arkansas College | El Dorado, AR | 74 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Aspiring Medical Training Institute | Little Rock, AR | 89 | Non-credit course | Yes | $1,139 | |
| PAL CNA Training Academy | Little Rock, AR | 89 | Non-credit course | $875 | ||
| Arkansas College of Health Careers | Little Rock, AR | 91 | Non-credit course | 5 wk | ||
| Southeast Arkansas College | Pine Bluff, AR | 92 | Certificate | 16 wk | ||
| Northeast Texas Community College | Mount Pleasant, TX | 94 | Non-credit course | 8 wk | Yes | $750 |
| Bossier Parish Community College | Bossier City, LA | 97 | Certificate | 17 wk | Yes | |
| Kiamichi Technology Centers | Poteau, OK | 97 | Non-credit course | 9 wk | $750 | |
| Southern University at Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | 98 | Certificate | 16 wk |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Mc Caskill
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 Mc Caskill, AR:
- Howard Memorial Hospital Nashville · 14 miles
- Southwest Arkansas Regional Medical Center Hope · 17 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 Mc Caskill
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Mc Caskill, AR?
University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana in Hope, about 18 miles away. Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Lab Technician (Phlebotomy) and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Mc Caskill, 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 Mc Caskill, 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 Mc Caskill, AR?
Yes. Texarkana College (Texarkana, evening), Arkansas College of Health Careers (Little Rock, evening) and Bossier Parish Community College (Bossier City, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 4 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Mc Caskill, AR prepare you for certification?
Eight of the 15 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (NHA CPT), Texarkana College (NHA CPT), South Arkansas College (NHA CPT) and PAL CNA Training Academy (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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- Ashdown 33 mi
- Arkadelphia 35 mi
- Texarkana 40 mi
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