Phlebotomy for the Healthcare Worker
CertificateOn campus
Phlebotomy Classes Near West Paducah, KY
Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of West Paducah, KY, one of them within 25. The closest is West Kentucky Community and Technical College in Paducah, 7 miles away. The shortest is Southeastern Illinois College's 16 weeks certificate.
1programs within 25 miles
3within 50 miles
16 wkshortest program
$42,480median pay in Kentucky
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest West Paducah
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
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College | Paducah, KY | 7 | Certificate | |||
| Shawnee Community College | Ullin, IL | 27 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg, IL | 45 | Certificate | 16 wk |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near West Paducah
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 West Paducah, KY:
- Mercy Health - Lourdes Hospital Paducah · 10 miles
- Baptist Health Paducah Paducah · 10 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 West Paducah
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to West Paducah, KY?
West Kentucky Community and Technical College in Paducah, about 7 miles away. Phlebotomy for the Healthcare Worker.
Which programs near West Paducah, KY prepare you for certification?
Two of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Shawnee Community College (NCCT NCPT) and Southeastern Illinois College (NHA CPT and ASPT).
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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- Paducah 7 mi
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- Fulton 40 mi
- Marion 41 mi
- Murray 41 mi
- Hickman 43 mi
- Princeton 48 mi
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