Certified Medical Technician (CMT)
Certificate
- Hours
- 8 credit hours: PHB 170 (3), PHB 152 (1), NAA 100 (3), CPR 100 (1)
- Externship
- PHB 152 Phlebotomy: Clinical Experience
Phlebotomy Classes Near Dunbar, KY
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Dunbar, KY. The closest is Owensboro Community and Technical College in Owensboro, 44 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $925 (Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Louisville). The shortest is Allied Health Careers Institute's 2.5 weeks certificate.
0programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$925lowest published cost
3 wkshortest program
$42,480median pay in Kentucky
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Dunbar
45 miles
Hopkinsville Community College
Hopkinsville campus, Hopkinsville, KY · #2 in Kentucky (58/100)
Phlebotomy for the Health Care Worker Certificate
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- One semester
- Hours
- PHB 170 and PHB 152; optional MAI 299 for national certification eligibility
- Externship
- 100 hours
See Hopkinsville Community College's program page: Phlebotomy for the Health Care Worker Certificate
55 miles
Austin Peay State University
Clarksville Campus (Health Professions building), Clarksville, TN · #13 in Tennessee (54/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Program
Non-credit courseOn campusASCP PBTExam fee included
- Length
- 28 sessions (Fall 2026 section ran Aug 25-Nov 26, Tuesday/Thursday 6:00-9:00 PM)
- Externship
- Clinical experiences at partner sites in Tennessee and Kentucky, including Skyline Medical Center and Centennial Medical Center
- Published cost
- $3,375 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Evening
Austin Peay State University admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician Program
57 miles
Volunteer State Community College
Gallatin Campus, Building 300, Gallatin, TN · #5 in Tennessee (58/100)
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseHybridNHA CPT
- Externship
- Rotation in a clinical setting
Read Volunteer State Community College's requirements: Phlebotomy Technician
69 miles
NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital)
NGH School of Health Sciences, Nashville, TN · #4 in Tennessee (62/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) Program
CertificateOn campusNHA CPT
- Length
- 12 weeks: classes weeks 1-6 (Tuesday/Thursday 6:00-9:00 PM), clinical weeks 7-12 (one weekday per week, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM)
- Externship
- Clinical weeks 7-12, one weekday per week, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
- Published cost
- $950 total (2022-23)
- Schedule
- Evening and Day
Phlebotomy Technician (CT)
Certificate
- Length
- 2 semesters
- Hours
- 18 credit hours (HLHS 101, 102, 105, 121, PHLB 212 Phlebotomy, PHLB 257 Phlebotomy Externship, plus HLHS 131 or IVTY 111/112)
- Externship
- 100 hours
- Published cost
- $3,211 total (2026-27)
Ivy Tech Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician (CT)
74 miles
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Nashville
Nashville, Nashville, TN · #12 in Tennessee (54/100)
Phlebotomy Technician program
Non-credit courseOn campusExam fee included
- Length
- Morning, evening, weekend and accelerated schedules
- Hours
- 48 hours of in-class instruction (24 hours lecture, 24 hours hands-on)
- Externship
- Hands-on blood draws make up half of class time; in-class practical exam on the final day
- Published cost
- $1,095 total
- Schedule
- Day, Evening and Weekend
See Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Nashville's program page: Phlebotomy Technician program
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
- Length
- 15 weeks
- Hours
- 90 classroom hours; no credit hours awarded
- Published cost
- $1,615 total
Vincennes University Jasper Campus admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro Community and Technical College | Owensboro, KY | 44 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Hopkinsville Community College | Hopkinsville, KY | 45 | Certificate | 16 wk | 100 hr | |
| Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, TN | 55 | Non-credit course | 28 sessions | Yes | $3,375 |
| Volunteer State Community College | Gallatin, TN | 57 | Non-credit course | Yes | ||
| NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital) | Nashville, TN | 69 | Certificate | 12 wk | Yes | $950 |
| Ivy Tech Community College | Evansville, IN | 70 | Certificate | 32 wk | 100 hr | $3,211 |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Nashville | Nashville, TN | 74 | Non-credit course | morning | Yes | $1,095 |
| Vincennes University Jasper Campus | Jasper, IN | 85 | Non-credit course | 15 wk | $1,615 | |
| Kentucky School of Phlebotomy | Louisville, KY | 89 | Non-credit course | 7 wk | 40 hr | |
| Allied Health Careers Institute | Murfreesboro, TN | 93 | Certificate | 3 wk | 40 hr | |
| Health Careers Training Institute | Louisville, KY | 93 | Non-credit course | 5 wk | Yes | $1,250 |
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Louisville | Louisville, KY | 97 | Non-credit course | $925 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Dunbar
Phlebotomists in Kentucky earned a median of $42,480 a year ($20 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $2,750 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Kentucky's 2,500 phlebotomists earned between $37,960 and $46,130.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists five hospitals within 25 miles of Dunbar, KY:
- The Medical Center (Bowling Green) Bowling Green · 20 miles
- Ohio County Hospital Hartford · 23 miles
- Owensboro Health Muhlenberg Community Hospital Greenville · 23 miles
- The Medical Center at Russellville Russellville · 23 miles
- Tristar Greenview Regional Hospital Bowling Green · 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 Dunbar
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Dunbar, KY?
Owensboro Community and Technical College in Owensboro, about 44 miles away. Certified Medical Technician (CMT) and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Dunbar, KY?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $925 at Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Louisville to $3,375 at Austin Peay State University. 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 Dunbar, KY?
Allied Health Careers Institute's Phlebotomy Technician takes 2.5 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Health Careers Training Institute (5 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Dunbar, KY?
Yes. Austin Peay State University (Clarksville, evening), NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital) (Nashville, evening) and Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Nashville (Nashville, evening and weekend) run evening or weekend sessions, among 6 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Dunbar, KY prepare you for certification?
Five of the 12 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Austin Peay State University (ASCP PBT), Volunteer State Community College (NHA CPT), NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital) (NHA CPT) and Vincennes University Jasper Campus (NHA CPT), and others.
How much do phlebotomists make in Kentucky?
A median of $42,480 a year, or $20 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 2,500 phlebotomists in Kentucky. The national median was $45,230.
More Places Near Dunbar
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Morgantown 5 mi
- Beaver Dam 17 mi
- Hartford 21 mi
- Auburn 21 mi
- Central City 22 mi
- Greenville 23 mi
- Bowling Green 23 mi
- Russellville 24 mi
- Livermore 30 mi
- Elkton 33 mi
- Franklin 33 mi
- Leitchfield 34 mi
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