Phlebotomy (PN 1126)
- Hours
- 3.5 credit hours (PHB 120 Basic Phlebotomy 2; PHB 121 Phlebotomy Internship 1; CPR 120 0.5)
- Externship
- PHB 121 Phlebotomy Internship (1 credit)
Shawnee Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy (PN 1126)
One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Sturdivant, MO. The closest is Shawnee Community College in Ullin, 48 miles away. The shortest is Arkansas State University-Newport's 8 weeks certificate.
Phlebotomy (PN 1126)
Shawnee Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy (PN 1126)
Phlebotomy - Certificate
See John A. Logan College's program page: Phlebotomy - Certificate
Phlebotomy for the Healthcare Worker
Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy
Read Black River Technical College's requirements: Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy
Certificate of Proficiency (CP) in Phlebotomy
Open the Arkansas Northeastern College course details: Certificate of Proficiency (CP) in Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Certificate
See Southeastern Illinois College's program page: Phlebotomy Certificate
Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shawnee Community College | Ullin, IL | 48 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| John A. Logan College | Carterville, IL | 70 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| West Kentucky Community and Technical College | Paducah, KY | 75 | Certificate | |||
| Black River Technical College | Pocahontas, AR | 77 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Arkansas Northeastern College | Blytheville, AR | 79 | Certificate | 16 wk | 120 hr | |
| Jefferson College | Hillsboro, MO | 86 | Non-credit course | 26 wk | Yes | $425 |
| Southeastern Illinois College | Harrisburg, IL | 92 | Certificate | 16 wk | ||
| Arkansas State University-Newport | Jonesboro, AR | 94 | Certificate | 8 wk | Yes | |
| Rend Lake College | Ina, IL | 97 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Southwestern Illinois College | Belleville, IL | 100 | 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 one hospital within 25 miles of Sturdivant, MO:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
Shawnee Community College in Ullin, about 48 miles away. Phlebotomy (PN 1126) and includes a clinical externship.
Arkansas State University-Newport's Certificate of Proficiency in Phlebotomy takes 8 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Southwestern Illinois College (MLT 100 in the first eight weeks of fall or spring) is next.
Five of the ten programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Shawnee Community College (NCCT NCPT), John A. Logan College (ASCP PBT), Black River Technical College (NHA CPT) and Jefferson College (NHA CPT), and others.
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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