15 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 Pleasant Grove, AR
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Pleasant Grove, AR, one of them within 25. The closest is University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville in Batesville, 15 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $875 (PAL CNA Training Academy). The shortest is Arkansas College of Health Careers's five weeks non-credit course.
1programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$875lowest published cost
5 wkshortest program
$37,450median pay in Arkansas
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Pleasant Grove
44 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
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
Black River Technical College admission and start dates: Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy
63 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
Read Missouri State University-West Plains's requirements: Phlebotomy Technician Training
Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Hours
- 8 credit hours
- Externship
- PHL 1102 Phlebotomy Clinical
Open the Arkansas State University-Newport course details: Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy
74 miles
University of Arkansas North Arkansas College (UA Northark)
Harrison, Harrison, AR · #1 in Arkansas (83/100)
Phlebotomy Technician (Certificate of Proficiency)
CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
- Length
- 1 semester
- Externship
- 100 hours
- Sticks required
- 100 successful blood collections
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campus
- Length
- Five weeks
- Schedule
- Day and Evening
See Arkansas College of Health Careers's program page: 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
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 Community College-Batesville | Batesville, AR | 15 | Certificate | |||
| Arkansas State University-Mountain Home | Mountain Home, AR | 44 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Black River Technical College | Pocahontas, AR | 60 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Missouri State University-West Plains | West Plains, MO | 63 | Non-credit course | 8 wk | Yes | $950 |
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Jonesboro, AR | 69 | Certificate | 8 wk | Yes | |
| University of Arkansas North Arkansas College (UA Northark) | Harrison, AR | 74 | Certificate | 16 wk | 100 hr | |
| Arkansas College of Health Careers | Little Rock, AR | 80 | Non-credit course | 5 wk | ||
| Aspiring Medical Training Institute | Little Rock, AR | 83 | Non-credit course | Yes | $1,139 | |
| PAL CNA Training Academy | Little Rock, AR | 83 | Non-credit course | $875 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Pleasant Grove
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 Pleasant Grove, AR:
- Stone County Medical Center Mountain View · 7 miles
- White River Medical Center Batesville · 22 miles
- Baptist Health Medical Center Heber Springs Heber Springs · 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 Pleasant Grove
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Pleasant Grove, AR?
University of Arkansas Community College-Batesville in Batesville, about 15 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate Program (CP).
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Pleasant Grove, 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 Pleasant Grove, AR?
Arkansas College of Health Careers's Phlebotomy Technician takes five weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Missouri State University-West Plains (8 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Pleasant Grove, AR?
Yes. Missouri State University-West Plains (West Plains, weekend) and Arkansas College of Health Careers (Little Rock, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Pleasant Grove, AR prepare you for certification?
Three of the nine programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Black River Technical College (NHA CPT), University of Arkansas North Arkansas College (UA Northark) (ASCP PBT) and PAL CNA Training Academy (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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