Phlebotomy
Certificate
South Florida State College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Classes Near Lakeshore, FL
Eight phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Lakeshore, FL. The closest is South Florida State College in Avon Park, 28 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $484 (Pasco-Hernando State College). The shortest is Orange Technical College's about 5 weeks certificate.
0programs within 25 miles
8within 50 miles
$484lowest published cost
5 wkshortest program
$40,230median pay in Florida
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Lakeshore
Phlebotomy
Certificate
- Length
- Approximately 2 months
- Hours
- 165 clock hours (Basic Healthcare Worker 90 hours + Phlebotomist 75 hours)
- Published cost
- $1,590.09 total
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 Technician
DiplomaOn campus
Read Ana G. Mendez University's requirements: Phlebotomy Technician
41 miles
Concorde Career Institute - Orlando
Concorde Orlando campus, Orlando, FL · #17 in Florida (42/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Diploma
DiplomaHybridNHA CPTExam fee included
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Hours
- 128 contact hours (5.5 semester credits)
Open the Concorde Career Institute - Orlando course details: Phlebotomy Technician Diploma
Phlebotomy
CertificateNHA CPT
- Length
- Approximately 5 weeks full time
- Hours
- 165 clock hours (Basic Healthcare Worker 90 hours + Phlebotomist 75 hours)
Orange Technical College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy
48 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)
See Concorde Career Institute - Tampa's program page: Phlebotomy Technician Diploma
48 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
Hillsborough College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Florida State College | Avon Park, FL | 28 | Certificate | |||
| Osceola Technical College | Kissimmee, FL | 31 | Certificate | 9 wk | $1,590 | |
| Pasco-Hernando State College | Dade City, FL | 40 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | $484 |
| Ana G. Mendez University | Orlando, FL | 41 | Diploma | |||
| Concorde Career Institute - Orlando | Orlando, FL | 41 | Diploma | 8 wk | ||
| Orange Technical College | Orlando, FL | 41 | Certificate | 5 wk | ||
| Concorde Career Institute - Tampa | Tampa, FL | 48 | Diploma | 8 wk | ||
| Hillsborough College | Tampa, FL | 48 | Non-credit course | Yes | $1,549 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Lakeshore
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 six hospitals within 25 miles of Lakeshore, FL:
- Winter Haven Hospital Winter Haven · 6 miles
- Adventhealth Lake Wales Lake Wales · 8 miles
- Bartow Regional Medical Center Bartow · 9 miles
- Adventhealth Heart of Florida Davenport · 17 miles
- Lakeland Regional Medical Center Lakeland · 18 miles
- HCA Florida Poinciana Hospital Kissimmee · 21 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 Lakeshore
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Lakeshore, FL?
South Florida State College in Avon Park, about 28 miles away. Phlebotomy.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Lakeshore, FL?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $484 at Pasco-Hernando State 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 Lakeshore, FL?
Orange Technical College's Phlebotomy takes about 5 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Concorde Career Institute - Orlando (8 weeks) is next.
Which programs near Lakeshore, FL prepare you for certification?
Four of the eight programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Concorde Career Institute - Orlando (NHA CPT), Orange Technical College (NHA CPT), Concorde Career Institute - Tampa (NHA CPT) and Hillsborough College (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 Lakeshore
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Eagle Lake 4 mi
- Winter Haven 6 mi
- Dundee 7 mi
- Lake Wales 7 mi
- Lake Hamilton 7 mi
- Bartow 9 mi
- Haines City 11 mi
- Auburndale 12 mi
- Lake Alfred 12 mi
- Davenport 14 mi
- Fort Meade 15 mi
- Polk City 17 mi
Every phlebotomy program in Florida, ranked · How to become a phlebotomist · Check your certification eligibility