Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Hollister, FL. The closest is Santa Fe College in Gainesville, 32 miles away: a certificate that takes classroom August-December. The shortest is Marion Technical College's about six months certificate.
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| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Santa Fe College | Gainesville, FL | 32 | Certificate | classroom August-December | Yes | |
| Marion Technical College | Ocala, FL | 37 | Certificate | 21 wk | $1,427 | |
| Flagler Technical College | Palm Coast, FL | 38 | Certificate |
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 Hollister, FL:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Santa Fe College in Gainesville, about 32 miles away. Phlebotomy (ACB Excel cohort) takes classroom August-December and includes a clinical externship.
Yes. Santa Fe College (Gainesville, evening) and Marion Technical College (Ocala, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Two of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Marion Technical College (NHA CPT) and Flagler Technical College (NHA CPT).
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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