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Phlebotomy Classes in DeSoto County, FL
Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of DeSoto County, FL. The closest is South Florida State College in Avon Park, 33 miles away. The shortest is Manatee Technical College's about 1 month non-credit course.
0programs within 25 miles
3within 50 miles
$1,200lowest published cost
4 wkshortest program
$40,230median pay in Florida
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest DeSoto County
Phlebotomy (evening class)
Non-credit courseNHA CPT
- Length
- Approximately 1 month
- Hours
- 75 hours
- Published cost
- $1,200 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Evening
See Manatee Technical College's program page: Phlebotomy (evening class)
39 miles
Concorde Career Institute - Fort Myers
Concorde Fort Myers campus, Fort Myers, FL · #15 in Florida (42/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Diploma
DiplomaHybridNHA CPTExam fee included
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Hours
- 128 contact hours (5.5 semester credits)
Concorde Career Institute - Fort Myers admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician Diploma
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida State College | Avon Park, FL | 33 | Certificate | |||
| Manatee Technical College | Bradenton, FL | 39 | Non-credit course | 4 wk | $1,200 | |
| Concorde Career Institute - Fort Myers | Fort Myers, FL | 39 | Diploma | 8 wk |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near DeSoto County
Phlebotomists in Florida earned a median of $40,230 a year ($19 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $5,000 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Florida's 10,220 phlebotomists earned between $37,250 and $45,820.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists four hospitals within 25 miles of DeSoto County, FL:
- Desoto Memorial Hospital Arcadia · 4 miles
- Adventhealth Port Charlotte Port Charlotte · 23 miles
- HCA Florida Fawcett Hospital Port Charlotte · 23 miles
- Adventhealth Wauchula Wauchula · 25 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 DeSoto County
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to DeSoto County, FL?
South Florida State College in Avon Park, about 33 miles away. Phlebotomy.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near DeSoto County, FL?
Manatee Technical College's Phlebotomy (evening class) takes about 1 month, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Concorde Career Institute - Fort Myers (8 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near DeSoto County, FL?
Yes. Manatee Technical College (Bradenton, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near DeSoto County, FL prepare you for certification?
Two of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Manatee Technical College (NHA CPT) and Concorde Career Institute - Fort Myers (NHA CPT).
How much do phlebotomists make in Florida?
A median of $40,230 a year, or $19 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 10,220 phlebotomists in Florida. The national median was $45,230.
More Places Near DeSoto County
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Arcadia 4 mi
- Zolfo Springs 21 mi
- Wauchula 25 mi
- North Port 26 mi
- Punta Gorda 26 mi
- Lake Placid 28 mi
- Sebring 29 mi
- Bowling Green 31 mi
- Avon Park 33 mi
- Venice 38 mi
- LaBelle 39 mi
- Fort Myers 39 mi
Towns in DeSoto County
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