Phlebotomy
CertificateHybridNHA CPT
- Length
- About six months (21 weeks)
- Hours
- 165 hours
- Published cost
- $1,427.20 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Evening
Marion Technical College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Classes Near Gulf Hammock, FL
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Gulf Hammock, FL. The closest is Marion Technical College in Ocala, 37 miles away: a certificate that takes about six months. Published prices nearby start at $475 (Lake Technical College). The shortest is Concorde Career Institute - Tampa's 8 weeks diploma.
0programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$475lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$40,230median pay in Florida
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Gulf Hammock
Phlebotomy (ACB Excel cohort)
Certificate
- Length
- Classroom August-December, clinical training in January
- Externship
- Clinical training after the classroom portion
- Schedule
- Evening
See Santa Fe College's program page: Phlebotomy (ACB Excel cohort)
Phlebotomy (Career Certificate)
Certificate
- Length
- One semester (16 weeks)
- Externship
- Clinical rotation; clinical site availability may limit entry
- Published cost
- $484 total
Pasco-Hernando State College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy (Career Certificate)
Phlebotomy, O.C. (PBTM-CER)
CertificateOn campusNHA CPT
- Length
- One semester (16 weeks)
- Hours
- 165 clock hours (5.5 occupational credits)
- Externship
- Required clinical; assignments may fall on weekdays, evenings or weekends
- Published cost
- $1,509.25 total
- Schedule
- Evening
Read Florida Gateway College's requirements: Phlebotomy, O.C. (PBTM-CER)
Phlebotomy
CertificateOn campus
- Hours
- 165 class hours plus clinical observation hours
- Externship
- Clinical observation hours
- Published cost
- $475.20 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Evening
Phlebotomy Technician Diploma Program (On-Site)
DiplomaHybridNHA CPT
- Length
- 4 months
- Externship
- 80 hours
Phlebotomy Technician
DiplomaOn campus
See Ana G. Mendez University's program page: Phlebotomy Technician
89 miles
Concorde Career Institute - Tampa
Concorde Tampa campus, Tampa, FL · #18 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 - Tampa admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician Diploma
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Technical College | Ocala, FL | 37 | Certificate | 21 wk | $1,427 | |
| Santa Fe College | Gainesville, FL | 38 | Certificate | classroom August-December | Yes | |
| Pasco-Hernando State College | Brooksville, FL | 54 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | $484 |
| Florida Gateway College | Lake City, FL | 65 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | $1,509 |
| Lake Technical College | Eustis, FL | 70 | Certificate | Yes | $475 | |
| Ultimate Medical Academy | Clearwater, FL | 88 | Diploma | 17 wk | 80 hr | |
| Ana G. Mendez University | Tampa, FL | 89 | Diploma | |||
| Concorde Career Institute - Tampa | Tampa, FL | 89 | Diploma | 8 wk | ||
| Hillsborough College | Tampa, FL | 89 | Non-credit course | Yes | $1,549 | |
| Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology | Altamonte Springs, FL | 91 | Certificate | 11 wk | ||
| Pinellas Technical College | Clearwater, FL | 93 | Certificate | 17 wk | 30 hr | $1,082 |
| Flagler Technical College | Palm Coast, FL | 94 | Certificate | |||
| Daytona State College | Daytona Beach, FL | 99 | Certificate | 8 wk | Yes | |
| Concorde Career Institute - Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | 99 | Diploma | 8 wk |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Gulf Hammock
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 one hospital within 25 miles of Gulf Hammock, FL:
- Tampa General Hospital Crystal River Crystal River · 22 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 Gulf Hammock
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Gulf Hammock, FL?
Marion Technical College in Ocala, about 37 miles away. Phlebotomy takes about six months.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Gulf Hammock, FL?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $475 at Lake Technical College to $1,549 at Hillsborough 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 Gulf Hammock, FL?
Concorde Career Institute - Tampa's Phlebotomy Technician Diploma takes 8 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Daytona State College (8 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Gulf Hammock, FL?
Yes. Marion Technical College (Ocala, evening), Santa Fe College (Gainesville, evening) and Florida Gateway College (Lake City, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 5 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Gulf Hammock, FL prepare you for certification?
Nine of the 14 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Marion Technical College (NHA CPT), Florida Gateway College (NHA CPT), Ultimate Medical Academy (NHA CPT) and Concorde Career Institute - Tampa (NHA CPT), and others.
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.
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