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 Orange Lake, FL
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Orange Lake, FL. The closest is Marion Technical College in Ocala, 19 miles away: a certificate that takes about six months. Published prices nearby start at $475 (Lake Technical College). The shortest is Orange Technical College's about 5 weeks certificate.
2programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$475lowest published cost
5 wkshortest program
$40,230median pay in Florida
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Orange Lake
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
CertificateOn campus
- Hours
- 165 class hours plus clinical observation hours
- Externship
- Clinical observation hours
- Published cost
- $475.20 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Evening
Lake Technical College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy
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
CertificateNHA CPT
- Hours
- 165 program hours
Open the Flagler Technical College course details: Phlebotomy
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: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy (Career Certificate)
69 miles
Daytona State College
Daytona Beach Campus, Health Sciences Hall (Building 320), Daytona Beach, FL · #12 in Florida (45/100)
Phlebotomy, Certificate (Limited Access Program)
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Hours
- 165 contact hours
- Externship
- Weeks 5-8 at local clinics and hospitals
See Daytona State College's program page: Phlebotomy, Certificate (Limited Access Program)
71 miles
Concorde Career Institute - Jacksonville
Concorde Jacksonville campus, Jacksonville, FL · #16 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 - Jacksonville 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 | 19 | Certificate | 21 wk | $1,427 | |
| Santa Fe College | Gainesville, FL | 19 | Certificate | classroom August-December | Yes | |
| Lake Technical College | Eustis, FL | 51 | Certificate | Yes | $475 | |
| Florida Gateway College | Lake City, FL | 59 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | $1,509 |
| Flagler Technical College | Palm Coast, FL | 61 | Certificate | |||
| Pasco-Hernando State College | Brooksville, FL | 64 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | $484 |
| Daytona State College | Daytona Beach, FL | 69 | Certificate | 8 wk | Yes | |
| Concorde Career Institute - Jacksonville | Jacksonville, FL | 71 | Diploma | 8 wk | ||
| Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology | Altamonte Springs, FL | 72 | Certificate | 11 wk | ||
| Ana G. Mendez University | Orlando, FL | 91 | Diploma | |||
| Concorde Career Institute - Orlando | Orlando, FL | 91 | Diploma | 8 wk | ||
| Orange Technical College | Orlando, FL | 91 | Certificate | 5 wk | ||
| Osceola Technical College | Kissimmee, FL | 93 | Certificate | 9 wk | $1,590 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Orange Lake
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 five hospitals within 25 miles of Orange Lake, FL, four of them general or critical-access hospitals:
- VA North Florida/South Georgia Healthcare System - Gainesville Gainesville · 17 miles
- Adventhealth Ocala Ocala · 18 miles
- Marion Communtiy Hospital Ocala · 19 miles
- Uf Health Shands Hospital Gainesville · 20 miles
- HCA Florida North Florida Hospital Gainesville · 20 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 Orange Lake
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Orange Lake, FL?
Marion Technical College in Ocala, about 19 miles away. Phlebotomy takes about six months.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Orange Lake, 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 Orange Lake, FL?
Orange Technical College's Phlebotomy takes about 5 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Daytona State College (8 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Orange Lake, FL?
Yes. Marion Technical College (Ocala, evening), Santa Fe College (Gainesville, evening) and Lake Technical College (Eustis, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 4 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Orange Lake, FL prepare you for certification?
Seven of the 13 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Marion Technical College (NHA CPT), Florida Gateway College (NHA CPT), Flagler Technical College (NHA CPT) and Concorde Career Institute - Jacksonville (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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