Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency
CertificateNHA CPT
- Length
- One semester
- Hours
- 7 credit hours
- Externship
- Practicum in healthcare settings
South Arkansas College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency
Phlebotomy Classes Near Summerfield, LA
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Summerfield, LA, one of them within 25. The closest is South Arkansas College in El Dorado, 22 miles away: a certificate that takes one semester. The shortest is Texarkana College's 12 weeks non-credit course.
1programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$1,865lowest published cost
12 wkshortest program
$36,120median pay in Louisiana
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Summerfield
Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- Short-term (varies by cohort/schedule)
- Hours
- 14 credit hours
- Externship
- HSCI 2013 Phlebotomy Practicum (3 credits)
See Southern Arkansas University Tech's program page: Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency · 1 more program on the Arkansas page
52 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)
56 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
Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Lab Technician (Phlebotomy)
CertificateNHA CPT
- Externship
- Off-campus clinical rotations
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
- Length
- 12 weeks, part time
- Hours
- 90 hours
- Externship
- Clinical externship
- Published cost
- $1,865 total
- Schedule
- Evening
Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy Technology
CertificateOn campusNHA CPTASCP PBT
- Length
- One semester
- Hours
- 9 credit hours
- Published cost
- $120 per credit
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| South Arkansas College | El Dorado, AR | 22 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden, AR | 45 | Certificate | short-term | Yes | |
| University of Arkansas at Monticello | Crossett, AR | 52 | Certificate | 32 wk | Yes | |
| Bossier Parish Community College | Bossier City, LA | 56 | Certificate | 17 wk | Yes | |
| Southern University at Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | 61 | Certificate | 16 wk | ||
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope, AR | 68 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Texarkana College | Texarkana, TX | 79 | Non-credit course | 12 wk | Yes | $1,865 |
| Southeast Arkansas College | Pine Bluff, AR | 98 | Certificate | 16 wk |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Summerfield
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 Summerfield, LA:
- Reeves Memorial Medical Center Bernice · 12 miles
- Claiborne Memorial Medical Center Homer · 16 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 Summerfield
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Summerfield, LA?
South Arkansas College in El Dorado, about 22 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate of Proficiency takes one semester and includes a clinical externship.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Summerfield, LA?
Texarkana College's Phlebotomy Technician takes 12 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. South Arkansas College (one semester) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Summerfield, LA?
Yes. Bossier Parish Community College (Bossier City, evening) and Texarkana College (Texarkana, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Summerfield, LA prepare you for certification?
Five of the eight programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: South Arkansas College (NHA CPT), Bossier Parish Community College (ASCP PBT), University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (NHA CPT) and Texarkana College (NHA CPT), and others.
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.
More Places Near Summerfield
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Bernice 12 mi
- Homer 16 mi
- Haynesville 19 mi
- Arcadia 26 mi
- Farmerville 27 mi
- Grambling 28 mi
- Ruston 29 mi
- Choudrant 32 mi
- Minden 34 mi
- Springhill 37 mi
- Sibley 38 mi
- Sterlington 47 mi
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