Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Olmstead
Five phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Olmstead, KY. The closest is Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, 26 miles away: a non-credit course that takes 28 sessions. Published prices nearby start at $950 (NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital)). The shortest is NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital)'s 12 weeks certificate.
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 Olmstead, KY:
The Medical Center at RussellvilleRussellville · 8 miles
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Olmstead, KY?
Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, about 26 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician Program takes 28 sessions and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Olmstead, KY?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $950 at NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital) 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 Olmstead, KY?
NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital)'s Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) Program takes 12 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Hopkinsville Community College (one semester) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Olmstead, 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.
Which programs near Olmstead, KY prepare you for certification?
Three of the five programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Austin Peay State University (ASCP PBT), Volunteer State Community College (NHA CPT) and NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital) (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.