Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
- Hours
- 12 credits
Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Buena Vista, NM. The closest is University of New Mexico-Taos in Taos, 38 miles away. The shortest is Santa Fe Community College's one semester certificate.
Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
Phlebotomy, Certificate
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Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
Northern New Mexico College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of New Mexico-Taos | Taos, NM | 38 | Certificate | |||
| Santa Fe Community College | Santa Fe, NM | 45 | Certificate | 16 wk | ||
| Northern New Mexico College | Espanola, NM | 46 | Certificate | 32 wk |
Phlebotomists in New Mexico earned a median of $42,910 a year ($21 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $2,320 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of New Mexico's 760 phlebotomists earned between $37,420 and $45,660.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists one hospital within 25 miles of Buena Vista, NM:
Sources: BLS OEWS, phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), May 2025; CMS Hospital General Information (data.cms.gov), distances measured from ZIP centroids.
University of New Mexico-Taos in Taos, about 38 miles away. Certified Phlebotomy Technician Certificate.
Santa Fe Community College's Phlebotomy, Certificate takes one semester, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Northern New Mexico College (one to two semesters) is next.
One of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Santa Fe Community College (ASCP PBT).
A median of $42,910 a year, or $21 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 760 phlebotomists in New Mexico. The national median was $45,230.
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