Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Lithium, MO. The closest is John A. Logan College in Carterville, 43 miles away: a certificate that takes one semester. The shortest is Southwestern Illinois College's MLT 100 in the first eight weeks of fall or spring certificate.
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John A. Logan College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy - Certificate
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| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| John A. Logan College | Carterville, IL | 43 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Jefferson College | Hillsboro, MO | 46 | Non-credit course | 26 wk | Yes | $425 |
| Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville, IL | 48 | Certificate | 8 wk | 80 hr |
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 two hospitals within 25 miles of Lithium, MO:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
John A. Logan College in Carterville, about 43 miles away. Phlebotomy - Certificate takes one semester and includes a clinical externship.
Southwestern Illinois College's Phlebotomy Certificate (021B) takes MLT 100 in the first eight weeks of fall or spring, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. John A. Logan College (one semester) is next.
Two of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: John A. Logan College (ASCP PBT) and Jefferson College (NHA CPT).
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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