Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Sims, AR. The closest is University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain in Mena, 31 miles away. The shortest is National Park College's as little as four weeks non-credit course.
Mena Campus, Mena, AR · #12 in Arkansas (38/100)
Phlebotomy (Certificate of Proficiency, degree code 4788)
Phlebotomy Technician
See Gateway Allied Health's program page: Phlebotomy Technician
NPC Adult Education (former Gardner School campus), Hot Springs, AR · #17 in Arkansas (33/100)
Phlebotomy (NPC Adult Education)
National Park College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy (NPC Adult Education)
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Mena, AR | 31 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Gateway Allied Health | Hot Springs, AR | 36 | Non-credit course | 40 hr | ||
| National Park College | Hot Springs, AR | 37 | Non-credit course | 4 wk | Yes |
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.
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain in Mena, about 31 miles away. Phlebotomy (Certificate of Proficiency, degree code 4788) and includes a clinical externship.
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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