Five phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Lottie, LA. The closest is South Louisiana Community College in Opelousas, 26 miles away: a non-credit course that takes 10 weeks. Published prices nearby start at $1,500 (Baton Rouge Community College).
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$36,120median pay in Louisiana
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Lottie
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 two hospitals within 25 miles of Lottie, LA:
- Pointe Coupee General Hospital New Roads · 16 miles
- Ochsner St Martin Hospital Breaux Bridge · 21 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 Lottie
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Lottie, LA?
South Louisiana Community College in Opelousas, about 26 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician takes 10 weeks and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Lottie, LA?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $1,500 at Baton Rouge Community College to $3,305 at Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University. Each is the whole-program price the school lists; most leave out the certification exam fee, scrubs, a background check and immunizations.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Lottie, LA?
South Louisiana Community College's Phlebotomy Technician takes 10 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (11 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Lottie, LA?
Yes. South Louisiana Community College (Opelousas, evening), Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (Baton Rouge, evening) and Baton Rouge Community College (Baton Rouge, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Lottie, LA prepare you for certification?
Three of the five programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: South Louisiana Community College (NHA CPT), Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University (ASCP PBT) and Baton Rouge 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.