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Phlebotomy Classes Near Putney, KY

Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Putney

Four phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Putney, KY, one of them within 25. The closest is Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College in Cumberland, 15 miles away: a certificate that takes one semester with a 100-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $1,500 (Walters State Community College). The shortest is Walters State Community College's 10 weeks non-credit course.

1programs within 25 miles
4within 50 miles
$1,500lowest published cost
10 wkshortest program
$42,480median pay in Kentucky

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Putney

26 miles

Mountain Empire Community College

Big Stone Gap, VA · #5 in Virginia (58/100)

Phlebotomy, CSC (221-151-02)

CertificateOn campusNPA
Length
Two semesters (summer or fall start)
Hours
First semester: SDV 101, HIM 111, ENG 111, HLT 100, HLT 145, MDL 105 Phlebotomy (3 credits); second semester: HIM 112, SDV 107, ITE 119, MDL 106 Clinical Phlebotomy (4 credits)
Externship
MDL 106 Clinical Phlebotomy (4 credits) at clinical affiliates
Sticks required
Minimum of 100 successful venipunctures on human patients

See Mountain Empire Community College's program page: Phlebotomy, CSC (221-151-02)

38 miles

Walters State Community College

Claiborne County Campus, New Tazewell, TN · #9 in Tennessee (55/100)

Phlebotomy Technician

Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
Length
10 weeks, 20 sessions (Monday/Wednesday, 5:30-9:00 PM)
Hours
70 hours
Externship
40 successful venipunctures in a clinical setting; optional, but required to sit for the certification exam
Sticks required
40 successful venipunctures in a clinical setting
Published cost
$1,500 total (2027)
Schedule
Evening

Walters State Community College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Putney, KY, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical CollegeCumberland, KY15Certificate16 wk100 hr
Mountain Empire Community CollegeBig Stone Gap, VA26Certificate32 wkYes
Walters State Community CollegeNew Tazewell, TN38Non-credit course10 wkYes$1,500
Northeast State Community CollegeKingsport, TN47Non-credit course11 wk40 hr$1,500

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Putney

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 Putney, KY:

  • Harlan Arh Hospital Harlan · 12 miles
  • Mary Breckinridge Arh Hospital Hyden · 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 Putney

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Putney, KY?

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College in Cumberland, about 15 miles away. Phlebotomist certificate takes one semester and includes a 100-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Putney, KY?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,500 at Walters State Community College to $1,500 at Northeast State Community College. 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 Putney, KY?

Walters State Community College's Phlebotomy Technician takes 10 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Northeast State Community College (11 weeks) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Putney, KY?

Yes. Walters State Community College (New Tazewell, evening) and Northeast State Community College (Kingsport, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Putney, KY prepare you for certification?

Three of the four programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Mountain Empire Community College (NPA), Walters State Community College (NHA CPT) and Northeast State Community College (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.

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