Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Ponca, AR, one of them within 25. The closest is University of Arkansas North Arkansas College (UA Northark) in Harrison, 20 miles away: a certificate that takes 1 semester with a 100-hour externship.
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| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas North Arkansas College (UA Northark) | Harrison, AR | 20 | Certificate | 16 wk | 100 hr | |
| Arkansas Tech University | Ozark, AR | 46 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Petra Allied Health | Springdale, AR | 47 | Non-credit course | 16 hr | $1,595 |
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 Ponca, 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 North Arkansas College (UA Northark) in Harrison, about 20 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician (Certificate of Proficiency) takes 1 semester and includes a 100-hour externship.
One of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: University of Arkansas North Arkansas College (UA Northark) (ASCP PBT).
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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