Phlebotomy for the Healthcare Worker
CertificateOn campus
Phlebotomy Classes Near Milburn, KY
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Milburn, KY, one of them within 25. The closest is West Kentucky Community and Technical College in Paducah, 24 miles away. The shortest is Southeastern Illinois College's 16 weeks certificate.
1programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$3,375lowest published cost
16 wkshortest program
$42,480median pay in Kentucky
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Milburn
Phlebotomy (PN 1126)
CertificateOn campusNCCT NCPT
- Hours
- 3.5 credit hours (PHB 120 Basic Phlebotomy 2; PHB 121 Phlebotomy Internship 1; CPR 120 0.5)
- Externship
- PHB 121 Phlebotomy Internship (1 credit)
See Shawnee Community College's program page: Phlebotomy (PN 1126)
Phlebotomy Certificate
CertificateOn campusNHA CPTASPT
- Length
- 16 weeks
Southeastern Illinois College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Certificate
Phlebotomy - Certificate
CertificateHybridASCP PBT
- Length
- One semester
- Hours
- 16 credit hours
- Externship
- PHB 102 practicum: 12 weeks, 16 hours per week, during daytime business hours
- Sticks required
- 100 successful unaided venipunctures
- Schedule
- Day
Read John A. Logan College's requirements: Phlebotomy - Certificate
79 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
Certificate of Proficiency (CP) in Phlebotomy
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- 16 weeks
- Hours
- 7 credit hours (Phlebotomy 6, Medical Terminology 1); 58 hours of theory and lab
- Externship
- 120 hours
- Published cost
- $75 per credit (2023-24)
88 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
See Austin Peay State University's program page: Phlebotomy Technician Program
Phlebotomy Certificate
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- One semester
- Hours
- 16 credit hours (HECO 1202, PHLE 1200, PHLE 1201 Practicum 6 cr., PSYC 2101)
- Externship
- PHLE 1201 Phlebotomy Practicum (6 credits)
Rend Lake College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Certificate
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College | Paducah, KY | 24 | Certificate | |||
| Shawnee Community College | Ullin, IL | 37 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg, IL | 67 | Certificate | 16 wk | ||
| John A. Logan College | Carterville, IL | 68 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Hopkinsville Community College | Hopkinsville, KY | 79 | Certificate | 16 wk | 100 hr | |
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville, AR | 83 | Certificate | 16 wk | 120 hr | |
| Austin Peay State University | Clarksville, TN | 88 | Non-credit course | 28 sessions | Yes | $3,375 |
| Rend Lake College | Ina, IL | 94 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Milburn
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 three hospitals within 25 miles of Milburn, KY:
- Jackson Purchase Medical Center Mayfield · 15 miles
- Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital Paducah · 24 miles
- Baptist Health Paducah Paducah · 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 Milburn
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Milburn, KY?
West Kentucky Community and Technical College in Paducah, about 24 miles away. Phlebotomy for the Healthcare Worker.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Milburn, KY?
Southeastern Illinois College's Phlebotomy Certificate takes 16 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. John A. Logan College (one semester) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Milburn, KY?
Yes. Austin Peay State University (Clarksville, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Milburn, KY prepare you for certification?
Four of the eight programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Shawnee Community College (NCCT NCPT), Southeastern Illinois College (NHA CPT and ASPT), John A. Logan College (ASCP PBT) and Austin Peay State University (ASCP PBT).
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 Milburn
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Clinton 11 mi
- Mayfield 15 mi
- Fulton 20 mi
- Hickman 22 mi
- Paducah 24 mi
- Benton 30 mi
- Calvert City 33 mi
- Murray 34 mi
- Eddyville 49 mi
- Marion 58 mi
- Princeton 60 mi
- Cadiz 60 mi
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