Phlebotomy
Non-credit courseOn campus
- Externship
- Theory and clinical training
Tri-County Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Classes Near Topton, NC
Five phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Topton, NC, one of them within 25. The closest is Tri-County Community College in Murphy, 23 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $180 (Southwestern Community College). The shortest is Walters State Community College's 10 weeks non-credit course.
1programs within 25 miles
5within 50 miles
$180lowest published cost
10 wkshortest program
$43,330median pay in North Carolina
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Topton
27 miles
Southwestern Community College
Jackson Campus, Don Tomas Health Sciences Center, Sylva, NC · #29 in North Carolina (53/100)
Phlebotomy Training (200 Hours) - PBT 3022
Non-credit courseOn campus
- Hours
- 200 hours
- Externship
- Includes clinical experiences
- Published cost
- $180 per course
- Schedule
- Day
See Southwestern Community College's program page: Phlebotomy Training (200 Hours) - PBT 3022
29 miles
North Georgia Technical College
Blairsville Campus, Blairsville, GA · #4 in Georgia (57/100)
Accelerated Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
- Length
- Can be completed in one semester
- Externship
- Clinical site placement
47 miles
Walters State Community College
Sevier County Campus (Kile-Ogle Hall), Sevierville, TN · #9 in Tennessee (55/100)
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
- Length
- 10 weeks, 20 sessions (Monday/Wednesday, 5:30-9:00 PM)
- Hours
- 70 hours
- Externship
- 40 successful venipunctures in a clinical setting; optional, but required to sit for the certification exam
- Sticks required
- 40 successful venipunctures in a clinical setting
- Published cost
- $1,500 total (2027)
- Schedule
- Evening
Read Walters State Community College's requirements: Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy
Non-credit courseOn campus
- Length
- January 24 to May 14, 2027
- Hours
- 207 hours (87 class hours and 120 clinical hours)
- Externship
- 120 hours
- Schedule
- Evening and Weekend
Open the Haywood Community College course details: Phlebotomy
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tri-County Community College | Murphy, NC | 23 | Non-credit course | Yes | ||
| Southwestern Community College | Sylva, NC | 27 | Non-credit course | Yes | $180 | |
| North Georgia Technical College | Blairsville, GA | 29 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| Walters State Community College | Sevierville, TN | 47 | Non-credit course | 10 wk | Yes | $1,500 |
| Haywood Community College | Clyde, NC | 47 | Non-credit course | january 24 to May 14 | 120 hr |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Topton
Phlebotomists in North Carolina earned a median of $43,330 a year ($21 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $1,900 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of North Carolina's 5,410 phlebotomists earned between $37,430 and $46,860.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists three hospitals within 25 miles of Topton, NC:
- Angel Medical Center Franklin · 15 miles
- Dlp Swain County Hospital Bryson City · 19 miles
- Erlanger Murphy Medical Center Murphy · 23 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 Topton
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Topton, NC?
Tri-County Community College in Murphy, about 23 miles away. Phlebotomy and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Topton, NC?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $180 at Southwestern Community College to $1,500 at Walters State Community College. 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 Topton, NC?
Walters State Community College's Phlebotomy Technician takes 10 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. North Georgia Technical College (can be completed in one semester) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Topton, NC?
Yes. Walters State Community College (Sevierville, evening) and Haywood Community College (Clyde, evening and weekend) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Topton, NC prepare you for certification?
Two of the five programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: North Georgia Technical College (ASCP PBT) and Walters State Community College (NHA CPT).
How much do phlebotomists make in North Carolina?
A median of $43,330 a year, or $21 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 5,410 phlebotomists in North Carolina. The national median was $45,230.
More Places Near Topton
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Andrews 10 mi
- Franklin 15 mi
- Bryson City 18 mi
- Murphy 23 mi
- Sylva 27 mi
- Highlands 28 mi
- Maggie Valley 39 mi
- Waynesville 41 mi
- Clyde 47 mi
- Canton 51 mi
- Brevard 52 mi
- Mills River 61 mi
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