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Phlebotomy Classes Near Pickens, AR

Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Pickens, AR, one of them within 25. The closest is University of Arkansas at Monticello in McGehee, 16 miles away: a certificate that takes two semesters. 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
2within 50 miles
$875lowest published cost
4 wkshortest program
$37,450median pay in Arkansas

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Pickens

Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 100 miles of Pickens, AR, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
University of Arkansas at MonticelloMcGehee, AR16Certificate32 wkYes
Southeast Arkansas CollegePine Bluff, AR39Certificate16 wk
Coahoma Community CollegeClarksdale, MS59Certificate16 wk
Mississippi Delta Community CollegeMoorhead, MS63Certificate16 wk
Phillips Community College of the University of ArkansasHelena-West Helena, AR69Certificate32 wk
Aspiring Medical Training InstituteLittle Rock, AR75Non-credit courseYes$1,139
PAL CNA Training AcademyLittle Rock, AR75Non-credit course$875
Arkansas College of Health CareersLittle Rock, AR78Non-credit course5 wk
South Arkansas CollegeEl Dorado, AR80Certificate16 wkYes
Southern Arkansas University TechCamden, AR80Certificateshort-termYes
National Park CollegeHot Springs, AR99Non-credit course4 wkYes

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Pickens

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 Pickens, AR:

  • Delta Memorial Hospital Dumas · 4 miles
  • McGehee Hospital McGehee · 16 miles
  • Baptist Health Medical Center-drew County Monticello · 23 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 Pickens

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Pickens, AR?

University of Arkansas at Monticello in McGehee, about 16 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency takes two semesters and includes a clinical externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Pickens, 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 Pickens, 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 Pickens, AR?

Yes. Arkansas College of Health Careers (Little Rock, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Pickens, AR prepare you for certification?

Three of the 11 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Southeast Arkansas College (NHA CPT and ASCP PBT), PAL CNA Training Academy (NHA CPT) and South Arkansas College (NHA CPT).

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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