Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Hours
- 8 credit hours
- Externship
- PHL 1102 Phlebotomy Clinical
Phlebotomy Classes Near West Ridge, AR
Six phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of West Ridge, AR. The closest is Arkansas State University-Newport in Jonesboro, 25 miles away: a certificate that takes 8 weeks.
0programs within 25 miles
6within 50 miles
$1,095lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$37,450median pay in Arkansas
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest West Ridge
Certificate of Proficiency (CP) in Phlebotomy
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- 16 weeks
- Hours
- 7 credit hours (Phlebotomy 6, Medical Terminology 1); 58 hours of theory and lab
- Externship
- 120 hours
- Published cost
- $75 per credit (2023-24)
See Arkansas Northeastern College's program page: Certificate of Proficiency (CP) in Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Technician Diploma Program
DiplomaHybridNHA CPTExam fee included
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Hours
- 128 contact hours; 6.5 semester credits at Memphis
Concorde Career College-Memphis admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician Diploma Program
37 miles
Arkansas State University Mid-South
West Memphis Campus, West Memphis, AR · #18 in Arkansas (13/100)
Phlebotomy - CP
Certificate
Read Arkansas State University Mid-South's requirements: Phlebotomy - CP
39 miles
Southwest Tennessee Community College
Union Avenue Campus (Allied Health Building), Memphis, TN · #17 in Tennessee (33/100)
Laboratory Phlebotomy Technician
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- Two semesters
- Hours
- 18 credit hours
- Externship
- Phlebotomy Clinical I (PLBT 1301) and Clinical II (PLBT 1401) in the second semester
Open the Southwest Tennessee Community College course details: Laboratory Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Technician program
Non-credit courseOn campusExam fee included
- Length
- Morning, evening, weekend and accelerated schedules
- Hours
- 48 hours of in-class instruction (24 hours lecture, 24 hours hands-on)
- Externship
- Hands-on blood draws make up half of class time; in-class practical exam on the final day
- Published cost
- $1,095 total
- Schedule
- Day, Evening and Weekend
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Jonesboro, AR | 25 | Certificate | 8 wk | Yes | |
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville, AR | 26 | Certificate | 16 wk | 120 hr | |
| Concorde Career College-Memphis | Memphis, TN | 37 | Diploma | 8 wk | ||
| Arkansas State University Mid-South | West Memphis, AR | 37 | Certificate | |||
| Southwest Tennessee Community College | Memphis, TN | 39 | Certificate | 32 wk | Yes | |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Memphis | Memphis, TN | 48 | Non-credit course | morning | Yes | $1,095 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near West Ridge
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 one hospital within 25 miles of West Ridge, AR:
- South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center Osceola · 16 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 West Ridge
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to West Ridge, AR?
Arkansas State University-Newport in Jonesboro, about 25 miles away. Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy takes 8 weeks and includes a clinical externship.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near West Ridge, AR?
Arkansas State University-Newport's Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy takes 8 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Concorde Career College-Memphis (8 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near West Ridge, AR?
Yes. Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Memphis (Memphis, evening and weekend) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near West Ridge, AR prepare you for certification?
One of the six programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Concorde Career College-Memphis (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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