Phlebotomy School

Phlebotomy Classes Near South Fork, MO

Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of South Fork

Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of South Fork, MO, one of them within 25. The closest is Missouri State University-West Plains in West Plains, 8 miles away: a non-credit course that takes 8 weeks. Published prices nearby start at $950 (Missouri State University-West Plains). The shortest is Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri's 5 weeks certificate.

1programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$950lowest published cost
5 wkshortest program
$43,120median pay in Missouri

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest South Fork

84 miles

Ozarks Technical Community College

Springfield campus, Springfield, MO · #6 in Missouri (58/100)

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ALHS 120 Phlebotomy Technician Program)

CertificateHybridASCP PBT
Length
8 weeks
Hours
7 credits (lecture 3.36, lab 0.64, practicum 3)
Externship
Clinical rotation at area hospitals and/or clinics in a CLIA-approved lab, typically Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Sticks required
100 unaided successful sticks, as required by ASCP

See Ozarks Technical Community College's program page: Certified Phlebotomy Technician (ALHS 120 Phlebotomy Technician Program)

Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 100 miles of South Fork, MO, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Missouri State University-West PlainsWest Plains, MO8Non-credit course8 wkYes$950
Arkansas State University-Mountain HomeMountain Home, AR32Certificate16 wkYes
Black River Technical CollegePocahontas, AR59Certificate16 wkYes
University of Arkansas Community College-BatesvilleBatesville, AR62Certificate
University of Arkansas North Arkansas College (UA Northark)Harrison, AR70Certificate16 wk100 hr
Midwest Technical Institute-MissouriSpringfield, MO80Certificate5 wk$2,600
Ozarks Technical Community CollegeSpringfield, MO84Certificate8 wkYes
Arkansas State University-NewportJonesboro, AR91Certificate8 wkYes

Working as a Phlebotomist Near South Fork

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 one hospital within 25 miles of South Fork, MO:

  • Ozarks Healthcare West Plains · 8 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 South Fork

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to South Fork, MO?

Missouri State University-West Plains in West Plains, about 8 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician Training takes 8 weeks and includes a clinical externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near South Fork, MO?

Published prices within 100 miles run from $950 at Missouri State University-West Plains to $2,600 at Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri. 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 South Fork, MO?

Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri's Phlebotomy Course takes 5 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Missouri State University-West Plains (8 weeks) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near South Fork, MO?

Yes. Missouri State University-West Plains (West Plains, weekend) and Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri (Springfield, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near South Fork, MO prepare you for certification?

Four of the eight programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Black River Technical College (NHA CPT), University of Arkansas North Arkansas College (UA Northark) (ASCP PBT), Midwest Technical Institute-Missouri (NHA CPT and NCCT NCPT) and Ozarks Technical Community College (ASCP PBT).

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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