43 miles
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Ferriday Campus, Ferriday, LA · #9 in Louisiana (17/100)
CTC - Phlebotomy Technician
CertificateOn campus
- Published cost
- $2,139 per term
Phlebotomy Classes Near Kelly, LA
One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Kelly, LA. The closest is Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Ferriday, 43 miles away. The shortest is South Louisiana Community College's 10 weeks non-credit course.
0programs within 25 miles
1within 50 miles
$3,000lowest published cost
10 wkshortest program
$36,120median pay in Louisiana
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Kelly
81 miles
University of Arkansas at Monticello
UAM College of Technology-Crossett, Crossett, AR · #7 in Arkansas (43/100)
Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency
Certificate
- Length
- Two semesters (Crossett program sheet)
- Hours
- 9 credit hours
- Externship
- ALHE 10602 Tech Phlebotomy Practicum (2 credits)
See University of Arkansas at Monticello's program page: Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency
Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency
CertificateNHA CPT
- Length
- One semester
- Hours
- 7 credit hours
- Externship
- Practicum in healthcare settings
South Arkansas College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency
94 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
Read Bossier Parish Community College's requirements: Phlebotomy, Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) · 1 more program on the Louisiana page
Phlebotomy Technician Program
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- One semester
Open the Southern University at Shreveport course details: Phlebotomy Technician Program
100 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
South Louisiana Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Louisiana Technical Community College | Ferriday, LA | 43 | Certificate | |||
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Crossett, AR | 81 | Certificate | 32 wk | Yes | |
| South Arkansas College | El Dorado, AR | 91 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Bossier Parish Community College | Bossier City, LA | 94 | Certificate | 17 wk | Yes | |
| Southern University at Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | 99 | Certificate | 16 wk | ||
| South Louisiana Community College | Opelousas, LA | 100 | Non-credit course | 10 wk | Yes | $3,000 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Kelly
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 four hospitals within 25 miles of Kelly, LA:
- Hardtner Medical Center Olla · 7 miles
- Citizens Medical Center Columbia · 10 miles
- Caldwell Memorial Hospital Columbia · 10 miles
- Lasalle General Hospital Jena · 20 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 Kelly
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Kelly, LA?
Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Ferriday, about 43 miles away. CTC - Phlebotomy Technician.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Kelly, LA?
South Louisiana Community College's Phlebotomy Technician takes 10 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. South Arkansas College (one semester) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Kelly, LA?
Yes. Bossier Parish Community College (Bossier City, evening) and South Louisiana Community College (Opelousas, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Kelly, LA prepare you for certification?
Three of the six programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: South Arkansas College (NHA CPT), Bossier Parish Community College (ASCP PBT) and South Louisiana Community College (NHA CPT).
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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