Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit course
- Hours
- 93 hours (53 classroom/lab, 40 externship)
- Externship
- 40 hours
Gateway Allied Health: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Classes Near Royal, AR
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Royal, AR. The closest is Gateway Allied Health in Hot Springs, 13 miles away with a 40-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $750 (Kiamichi Technology Centers). The shortest is National Park College's as little as four weeks non-credit course.
2programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$750lowest published cost
4 wkshortest program
$37,450median pay in Arkansas
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Royal
14 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
See National Park College's program page: Phlebotomy (NPC Adult Education)
53 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
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
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campus
- Length
- Five weeks
- Schedule
- Day and Evening
Arkansas College of Health Careers: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician · 1 more program on the Arkansas page
Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Lab Technician (Phlebotomy)
CertificateNHA CPT
- Externship
- Off-campus clinical rotations
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
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gateway Allied Health | Hot Springs, AR | 13 | Non-credit course | 40 hr | ||
| National Park College | Hot Springs, AR | 14 | Non-credit course | 4 wk | Yes | |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Mena, AR | 53 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Aspiring Medical Training Institute | Little Rock, AR | 54 | Non-credit course | Yes | $1,139 | |
| PAL CNA Training Academy | Little Rock, AR | 54 | Non-credit course | $875 | ||
| Arkansas College of Health Careers | Little Rock, AR | 55 | Non-credit course | 5 wk | ||
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope, AR | 61 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden, AR | 70 | Certificate | short-term | Yes | |
| Southeast Arkansas College | Pine Bluff, AR | 74 | Certificate | 16 wk | ||
| Arkansas Tech University | Ozark, AR | 75 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Kiamichi Technology Centers | Poteau, OK | 84 | Non-credit course | 9 wk | $750 | |
| Texarkana College | Texarkana, TX | 87 | Non-credit course | 12 wk | Yes | $1,865 |
| South Arkansas College | El Dorado, AR | 96 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Royal
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 Royal, AR:
- CHI St. Vincent Hospital Hot Springs Hot Springs · 12 miles
- National Park Medical Center Hot Springs · 19 miles
- Levi Hospital Hot Springs · 19 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 Royal
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Royal, AR?
Gateway Allied Health in Hot Springs, about 13 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician and includes a 40-hour externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Royal, AR?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $750 at Kiamichi Technology Centers 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 Royal, 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 Royal, AR?
Yes. Arkansas College of Health Careers (Little Rock, evening), Kiamichi Technology Centers (Poteau, evening) and Texarkana College (Texarkana, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Royal, AR prepare you for certification?
Six of the 13 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: PAL CNA Training Academy (NHA CPT), University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (NHA CPT), Southeast Arkansas College (NHA CPT and ASCP PBT) and Kiamichi Technology Centers (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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