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Phlebotomy Classes Near Independence, IN

Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Independence, IN. The closest is Ivy Tech Community College in Lafayette, 17 miles away: a certificate that takes 2 semesters with a 100-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $900 (Indiana School of Phlebotomy). The shortest is Indiana School of Phlebotomy's 7 weeks non-credit course.

2programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$900lowest published cost
7 wkshortest program
$39,250median pay in Indiana

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Independence

Phlebotomy Training

Non-credit courseOn campusExam fee included
Hours
48 hours of in-class instruction (24 hours of discussion and presentation, 24 hours of hands-on training), in 12 four-hour modules
Sticks required
Minimum of 30 blood draws in class, with no limit on additional draws
Published cost
$995 total
Schedule
Day, Evening and Weekend
71 miles

Indiana School of Phlebotomy

Indianapolis, Indianapolis, IN · #1 in Indiana (62/100)

7-Week Phlebotomy (PLB with externship; CPT track without)

Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
Length
7 weeks: PLB is 6 weeks of classes plus a 1-week externship; CPT is 7 weeks of classes with no externship
Hours
Two 4-hour sessions a week
Externship
40 hours
Published cost
$900 total
Schedule
Day and Evening

Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 100 miles of Independence, IN, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Ivy Tech Community CollegeLafayette, IN17Certificate32 wk100 hr$3,211
University of Saint FrancisLafayette, IN17Certificate8 wkYes
Kankakee Community CollegeKankakee, IL65CertificateYes
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - IndianapolisIndianapolis, IN69Non-credit course$995
Indiana School of PhlebotomyIndianapolis, IN71Non-credit course7 wk40 hr$900
Gifted Hands AcademyHammond, IN88Non-credit course8 wk16 hr$5,500
South Suburban CollegeSouth Holland, IL90Certificate8 wk100 hr
Joliet Junior CollegeJoliet, IL96Non-credit coursefall session Aug120 hr$1,699
Heartland Community CollegeNormal, IL97Certificate16 wkYes
Midwestern Career CollegeEvergreen Park, IL99Certificate8 wk
Richland Community CollegeDecatur, IL100CertificateYes

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Independence

Phlebotomists in Indiana earned a median of $39,250 a year ($19 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $5,980 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Indiana's 2,410 phlebotomists earned between $37,400 and $45,620.

Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists three hospitals within 25 miles of Independence, IN:

  • Ascension St Vincent Williamsport Williamsport · 12 miles
  • Franciscan Health Lafayette Lafayette · 17 miles
  • Indiana University Health Arnett Hospital Lafayette · 17 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 Independence

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Independence, IN?

Ivy Tech Community College in Lafayette, about 17 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician (CT) takes 2 semesters and includes a 100-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Independence, IN?

Published prices within 100 miles run from $900 at Indiana School of Phlebotomy to $5,500 at Gifted Hands Academy. 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 Independence, IN?

Indiana School of Phlebotomy's 7-Week Phlebotomy (PLB with externship; CPT track without) takes 7 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. University of Saint Francis (1 semester) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Independence, IN?

Yes. Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Indianapolis (Indianapolis, evening and weekend), Indiana School of Phlebotomy (Indianapolis, evening) and Joliet Junior College (Joliet, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Independence, IN prepare you for certification?

Seven of the 11 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: University of Saint Francis (NHA CPT), Kankakee Community College (ASCP PBT), Indiana School of Phlebotomy (NHA CPT) and Gifted Hands Academy (NHA CPT), and others.

How much do phlebotomists make in Indiana?

A median of $39,250 a year, or $19 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 2,410 phlebotomists in Indiana. The national median was $45,230.

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