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Phlebotomy Classes Near Roark, KY

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

Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Roark, KY. The closest is Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College in Cumberland, 29 miles away: a certificate that takes one semester with a 100-hour externship. The shortest is Walters State Community College's 10 weeks non-credit course.

0programs within 25 miles
3within 50 miles
$1,500lowest published cost
10 wkshortest program
$42,480median pay in Kentucky

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Roark

41 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

See Walters State Community College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician

42 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

Mountain Empire Community College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy, CSC (221-151-02)

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Roark, KY, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical CollegeCumberland, KY29Certificate16 wk100 hr
Walters State Community CollegeNew Tazewell, TN41Non-credit course10 wkYes$1,500
Mountain Empire Community CollegeBig Stone Gap, VA42Certificate32 wkYes

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Roark

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 four hospitals within 25 miles of Roark, KY:

  • Mary Breckinridge Arh Hospital Hyden · 13 miles
  • Adventhealthmanchester Manchester · 17 miles
  • Harlan Arh Hospital Harlan · 20 miles
  • Knox County Hospital Barbourville · 23 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 Roark

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Roark, KY?

Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College in Cumberland, about 29 miles away. Phlebotomist certificate takes one semester and includes a 100-hour externship.

What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Roark, KY?

Walters State Community College's Phlebotomy Technician takes 10 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Southeast Kentucky Community and Technical College (one semester) is next.

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

Yes. Walters State Community College (New Tazewell, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Roark, KY prepare you for certification?

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

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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