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Phlebotomy Classes Near Lake Timberline, MO

Six phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Lake Timberline, MO, one of them within 25. The closest is Jefferson College in Hillsboro, 16 miles away: a non-credit course that takes less than 6 months. Published prices nearby start at $425 (Jefferson College). The shortest is St. Louis School of Phlebotomy's 7 weeks non-credit course.

1programs within 25 miles
6within 50 miles
$425lowest published cost
7 wkshortest program
$43,120median pay in Missouri

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Lake Timberline

44 miles

Phlebotomy Training Specialists - St. Louis

St. Louis (Brentwood Blvd), St. Louis, MO · #12 in Missouri (32/100)

Phlebotomy Training

Non-credit courseOn campusExam fee included
Hours
48 hours of in-class instruction (24 hours of discussion and presentation, 24 hours of hands-on training), in 12 four-hour modules
Sticks required
Minimum of 30 blood draws in class, with no limit on additional draws
Published cost
$995 total
Schedule
Day, Evening and Weekend

Phlebotomy Training

Non-credit courseOn campusExam fee included
Hours
48 hours of in-class instruction (24 hours of discussion and presentation, 24 hours of hands-on training), in 12 four-hour modules
Sticks required
Minimum of 30 blood draws in class, with no limit on additional draws
Published cost
$995 total
Schedule
Day, Evening and Weekend

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Lake Timberline, MO, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Jefferson CollegeHillsboro, MO16Non-credit course26 wkYes$425
East Central CollegeUnion, MO39Certificate
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - St. LouisSt. Louis, MO44Non-credit course$995
St. Louis School of PhlebotomySt. Louis, MO45Non-credit course7 wk40 hr
Southwestern Illinois CollegeBelleville, IL47Certificate8 wk80 hr
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Downtown St. LouisSt. Louis, MO48Non-credit course$995

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Lake Timberline

Phlebotomists in Missouri earned a median of $43,120 a year ($21 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $2,110 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Missouri's 1,890 phlebotomists earned between $36,530 and $46,970.

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

  • Parkland Health Center - Bonne Terre Bonne Terre · 5 miles
  • Washington County Memorial Hospital Potosi · 16 miles
  • Parkland Health Center Farmington · 17 miles
  • Mercy Hospital Jefferson Crystal City · 18 miles
  • Ste Genevieve County Memorial Hospital Sainte Genevieve · 22 miles

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 Lake Timberline

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Lake Timberline, MO?

Jefferson College in Hillsboro, about 16 miles away. Phlebotomy takes less than 6 months and includes a clinical externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Lake Timberline, MO?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $425 at Jefferson College to $995 at Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Downtown St. Louis. 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 Lake Timberline, MO?

St. Louis School of Phlebotomy's 7-Week Phlebotomy (PLB with externship; CPT track without) takes 7 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Southwestern Illinois College (MLT 100 in the first eight weeks of fall or spring) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Lake Timberline, MO?

Yes. Phlebotomy Training Specialists - St. Louis (St. Louis, evening and weekend), St. Louis School of Phlebotomy (St. Louis, evening and weekend) and Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Downtown St. Louis (St. Louis, evening and weekend) run evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Lake Timberline, MO prepare you for certification?

Two of the six programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Jefferson College (NHA CPT) and St. Louis School of Phlebotomy (NHA CPT).

How much do phlebotomists make in Missouri?

A median of $43,120 a year, or $21 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 1,890 phlebotomists in Missouri. The national median was $45,230.

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