Phlebotomy
Certificate
South Florida State College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Classes in Hardee County, FL
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Hardee County, FL, one of them within 25. The closest is South Florida State College in Avon Park, 20 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $475 (Lake Technical College). The shortest is Manatee Technical College's about 1 month non-credit course.
1programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$475lowest published cost
4 wkshortest program
$40,230median pay in Florida
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Hardee 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)
Phlebotomy Technician
DiplomaOn campus
Ana G. Mendez University admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician
52 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)
Read Concorde Career Institute - Tampa's requirements: Phlebotomy Technician Diploma
52 miles
Hillsborough College
Institute for Corporate and Continuing Education (Dale Mabry Campus), Tampa, FL · #14 in Florida (42/100)
Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
Non-credit courseHybridNHA CPTExam fee included
- Hours
- Over 90 hours (9.2 CEUs)
- Externship
- No clinical; 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary sticks completed in the lab
- Sticks required
- 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary sticks in the lab
- Published cost
- $1,549 total
Open the Hillsborough College course details: Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
60 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: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician Diploma
Phlebotomy
CertificateHybridAMT RPT
- Length
- About 4 months
- Hours
- 165 hours: 135 theory (81 online, 54 in class) and 30 clinical
- Externship
- 30 hours
- Published cost
- $1,081.60 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Evening
Phlebotomy
Certificate
- Length
- Approximately 2 months
- Hours
- 165 clock hours (Basic Healthcare Worker 90 hours + Phlebotomist 75 hours)
- Published cost
- $1,590.09 total
Osceola Technical College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida State College | Avon Park, FL | 20 | Certificate | |||
| Manatee Technical College | Bradenton, FL | 34 | Non-credit course | 4 wk | $1,200 | |
| Ana G. Mendez University | Tampa, FL | 52 | Diploma | |||
| Concorde Career Institute - Tampa | Tampa, FL | 52 | Diploma | 8 wk | ||
| Hillsborough College | Tampa, FL | 52 | Non-credit course | Yes | $1,549 | |
| Concorde Career Institute - Fort Myers | Fort Myers, FL | 60 | Diploma | 8 wk | ||
| Pinellas Technical College | Clearwater, FL | 61 | Certificate | 17 wk | 30 hr | $1,082 |
| Osceola Technical College | Kissimmee, FL | 63 | Certificate | 9 wk | $1,590 | |
| Pasco-Hernando State College | Dade City, FL | 64 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | $484 |
| Ultimate Medical Academy | Clearwater, FL | 68 | Diploma | 17 wk | 80 hr | |
| Concorde Career Institute - Orlando | Orlando, FL | 72 | Diploma | 8 wk | ||
| Orange Technical College | Orlando, FL | 72 | Certificate | 5 wk | ||
| Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology | Altamonte Springs, FL | 85 | Certificate | 11 wk | ||
| Treasure Coast Technical College | Vero Beach, FL | 88 | Certificate | 10 wk | $1,326 | |
| Indian River State College | Fort Pierce, FL | 91 | Certificate | 90 hr | ||
| Lorenzo Walker Technical College | Naples, FL | 93 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Lake Technical College | Eustis, FL | 95 | Certificate | Yes | $475 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Hardee 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 Hardee County, FL:
- Adventhealth Wauchula Wauchula · 4 miles
- Adventhealth Sebring Sebring · 21 miles
- Desoto Memorial Hospital Arcadia · 21 miles
- HCA Florida Highlands Hospital Sebring · 24 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 Hardee County
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Hardee County, FL?
South Florida State College in Avon Park, about 20 miles away. Phlebotomy.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Hardee County, FL?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $475 at Lake Technical College to $1,590 at Osceola Technical 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 Hardee County, FL?
Manatee Technical College's Phlebotomy (evening class) takes about 1 month, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Orange Technical College (about 5 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Hardee County, FL?
Yes. Manatee Technical College (Bradenton, evening), Pinellas Technical College (Clearwater, evening) and Lake Technical College (Eustis, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Hardee County, FL prepare you for certification?
Ten of the 17 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Manatee Technical College (NHA CPT), Concorde Career Institute - Tampa (NHA CPT), Hillsborough College (NHA CPT) and Concorde Career Institute - Fort Myers (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.
More Places Near Hardee County
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Zolfo Springs 2 mi
- Wauchula 4 mi
- Bowling Green 10 mi
- Fort Meade 19 mi
- Arcadia 19 mi
- Avon Park 20 mi
- Sebring 23 mi
- Frostproof 25 mi
- Bartow 27 mi
- Mulberry 30 mi
- Lake Placid 31 mi
- Lake Wales 33 mi
Towns in Hardee County
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