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Phlebotomy Classes Near Bentley, LA

One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Bentley, LA. The closest is Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Alexandria, 15 miles away. The shortest is South Louisiana Community College's 10 weeks non-credit course.

1programs within 25 miles
1within 50 miles
$3,000lowest published cost
10 wkshortest program
$36,120median pay in Louisiana

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Bentley

73 miles

South Louisiana Community College

Opelousas Campus, Opelousas, LA · #3 in Louisiana (55/100)

Phlebotomy Technician

Non-credit courseOn campusHybridNHA CPTExam fee included
Length
10 weeks (8 weeks classroom, 2 weeks clinical); Lafayette day 9am-1pm or night 5pm-9pm, Crowley night, Opelousas hybrid (three virtual nights, one in-person night), Monday to Thursday
Externship
Two weeks at Ochsner clinical sites in the Acadiana area
Published cost
$3,000 total (2026-27)
Schedule
Day and Evening
98 miles

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier Campus, Bossier City, LA · #2 in Louisiana (61/100)

Phlebotomy, Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS)

CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
Length
Two semesters: pre-clinical qualification courses (about 4 months) and the clinical component (about 4 months)
Externship
Hospital clinical rotations (ALHT 211 Phlebotomy Hospital Clinical), early morning and daytime Monday-Friday, plus a Thursday evening class
Schedule
Day and Evening

Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 100 miles of Bentley, LA, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Central Louisiana Technical Community CollegeAlexandria, LA15Certificate
South Louisiana Community CollegeOpelousas, LA73Non-credit course10 wkYes$3,000
Infinity CollegeLafayette, LA93Diploma25 wkYes
Bossier Parish Community CollegeBossier City, LA98Certificate17 wkYes

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Bentley

Phlebotomists in Louisiana earned a median of $36,120 a year ($17 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $9,110 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Louisiana's 3,410 phlebotomists earned between $30,900 and $44,130.

Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists six hospitals within 25 miles of Bentley, LA, five of them general or critical-access hospitals:

  • Alexandria Hospital Alexandria · 15 miles
  • CHRISTUS St Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria · 16 miles
  • Rapides Regional Medical Center Alexandria · 16 miles
  • CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital Alexandria · 16 miles
  • Alexandria VA Medical Center Pineville · 23 miles
  • Lasalle General Hospital Jena · 25 miles

Louisiana sets its own rule. Louisiana requires a phlebotomist certificate from the Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners, unless you work for or under a Louisiana physician, or for a clinic run by a licensed provider, a hospital, a nursing home or another licensed health care facility, or a qualifying federally certified lab that trains you. Phlebotomy license requirements by state

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 Bentley

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Bentley, LA?

Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Alexandria, about 15 miles away. CTC - Phlebotomy Technician.

What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Bentley, LA?

South Louisiana Community College's Phlebotomy Technician takes 10 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Bossier Parish Community College (two semesters: pre-clinical qualification courses and the clinical component) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Bentley, LA?

Yes. South Louisiana Community College (Opelousas, evening) and Bossier Parish Community College (Bossier City, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Bentley, LA prepare you for certification?

Two of the four programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: South Louisiana Community College (NHA CPT) and Bossier Parish Community College (ASCP PBT).

How much do phlebotomists make in Louisiana?

A median of $36,120 a year, or $17 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 3,410 phlebotomists in Louisiana. The national median was $45,230.

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