23 miles
Central Louisiana Technical Community College
Alexandria Campus, Alexandria, LA · #9 in Louisiana (17/100)
CTC - Phlebotomy Technician
CertificateOn campus
- Published cost
- $2,139 per term
Phlebotomy Classes Near Lena, LA
One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Lena, LA. The closest is Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Alexandria, 23 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 Lena
76 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
See South Louisiana Community College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician
90 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
Bossier Parish Community College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy, Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) · 1 more program on the Louisiana page
Phlebotomy Technician Program
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- One semester
Read Southern University at Shreveport's requirements: Phlebotomy Technician Program
Phlebotomy and EKG Technician
DiplomaOn campusIncludes EKG
- Length
- 25 weeks; Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 2:30pm
- Hours
- 600 clock hours
- Externship
- Internship/externship
- Schedule
- Day
Open the Infinity College course details: Phlebotomy and EKG Technician
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Louisiana Technical Community College | Alexandria, LA | 23 | Certificate | |||
| South Louisiana Community College | Opelousas, LA | 76 | Non-credit course | 10 wk | Yes | $3,000 |
| Bossier Parish Community College | Bossier City, LA | 90 | Certificate | 17 wk | Yes | |
| Southern University at Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | 92 | Certificate | 16 wk | ||
| Infinity College | Lafayette, LA | 95 | Diploma | 25 wk | Yes |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Lena
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 Lena, LA:
- Alexandria Hospital Alexandria · 21 miles
- CHRISTUS St Frances Cabrini Hospital Alexandria · 24 miles
- Rapides Regional Medical Center Alexandria · 24 miles
- CHRISTUS Central Louisiana Surgical Hospital Alexandria · 24 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 Lena
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Lena, LA?
Central Louisiana Technical Community College in Alexandria, about 23 miles away. CTC - Phlebotomy Technician.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Lena, LA?
South Louisiana Community College's Phlebotomy Technician takes 10 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Southern University at Shreveport (one semester) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Lena, LA?
Yes. South Louisiana Community College (Opelousas, evening) and Bossier Parish Community College (Bossier City, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Lena, LA prepare you for certification?
Two of the five 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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