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 Garfield, KY
Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Garfield, KY. The closest is Owensboro Community and Technical College in Owensboro, 40 miles away. The shortest is Health Careers Training Institute's 5 weeks non-credit course.
0programs within 25 miles
3within 50 miles
$1,250lowest published cost
5 wkshortest program
$42,480median pay in Kentucky
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Garfield
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
- Schedule
- Day, Evening and Weekend
Phlebotomy Technician (In-Person / Evening)
Non-credit courseOn campus
- Length
- 5 weeks, Monday-Wednesday 5-9 p.m.
- Externship
- Externship assigned by the school
- Published cost
- $1,250 total
- Schedule
- Evening
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Owensboro Community and Technical College | Owensboro, KY | 40 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Kentucky School of Phlebotomy | Louisville, KY | 42 | Non-credit course | 7 wk | 40 hr | |
| Health Careers Training Institute | Louisville, KY | 47 | Non-credit course | 5 wk | Yes | $1,250 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Garfield
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 two hospitals within 25 miles of Garfield, KY:
- Breckinridge Memorial Hospital Hardinsburg · 6 miles
- Owensboro Health Twin Lakes Medical Center Leitchfield · 22 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 Garfield
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Garfield, KY?
Owensboro Community and Technical College in Owensboro, about 40 miles away. Certified Medical Technician (CMT) and includes a clinical externship.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Garfield, KY?
Health Careers Training Institute's Phlebotomy Technician (In-Person / Evening) takes 5 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Kentucky School of Phlebotomy (7 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Garfield, KY?
Yes. Kentucky School of Phlebotomy (Louisville, evening and weekend) and Health Careers Training Institute (Louisville, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Garfield, KY prepare you for certification?
One of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Kentucky School of Phlebotomy (NHA CPT).
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 Garfield
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Hardinsburg 5 mi
- Irvington 8 mi
- Cloverport 15 mi
- Brandenburg 18 mi
- Vine Grove 20 mi
- Leitchfield 21 mi
- Muldraugh 23 mi
- Hawesville 23 mi
- Radcliff 23 mi
- Elizabethtown 27 mi
- Lewisport 31 mi
- Lebanon Junction 35 mi
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