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Phlebotomy Classes Near Acosta, PA

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

Eight phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Acosta, PA, one of them within 25. The closest is Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in Johnstown, 16 miles away: a non-credit course that takes about 7 weeks with a 100-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $750 (UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program). The shortest is UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program's 6 weeks non-credit course.

1programs within 25 miles
8within 50 miles
$750lowest published cost
6 wkshortest program
$43,910median pay in Pennsylvania

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Acosta

35 miles

Garrett College

Career Technology and Training Center (CTTC), Accident, MD · #5 in Maryland (51/100)

Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
Length
Approximately 6 months; classes 2-3 evenings per week
Hours
HM-529 Introduction to Health Care for Medical Assistants, HM-355 Phlebotomy-Venipuncture Theory, HM-372 Phlebotomy Externship
Externship
40 hours
Published cost
$1,775 total (2026-27)
Schedule
Evening

Garrett College admission and start dates: Certified Phlebotomy Technician

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Acosta, PA, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Pennsylvania Highlands Community CollegeJohnstown, PA16Non-credit course7 wk100 hr$1,500
Westmoreland County Community CollegeYoungwood, PA28Certificate8 wk224 hr
Garrett CollegeAccident, MD35Non-credit course26 wk40 hr$1,775
Allegany College of MarylandCumberland, MD37Certificate32 wk120 hr
Laurel Business InstituteUniontown, PA38DiplomaYes
UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy ProgramAltoona, PA45Non-credit course6 wkYes$750
Greater Altoona Career & Technology CenterAltoona, PA45Non-credit course40 hr$1,700
Community College of Allegheny CountyWest Mifflin, PA46DiplomaYes

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Acosta

Phlebotomists in Pennsylvania earned a median of $43,910 a year ($21 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $1,320 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Pennsylvania's 5,510 phlebotomists earned between $38,530 and $47,370.

Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists six hospitals within 25 miles of Acosta, PA:

  • UPMC Somerset Somerset · 6 miles
  • Chan Soon- Shiong Medical Center at Windber Windber · 15 miles
  • Conemaugh Memorial Medical Center Johnstown · 15 miles
  • Excela Health Latrobe Hospital Latrobe · 22 miles
  • Conemaugh Meyersdale Medical Center Meyersdale · 22 miles
  • Excela Health - Frick Hospital Mount Pleasant · 24 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 Acosta

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Acosta, PA?

Pennsylvania Highlands Community College in Johnstown, about 16 miles away. Phlebotomy takes about 7 weeks and includes a 100-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Acosta, PA?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $750 at UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program to $1,775 at Garrett 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 Acosta, PA?

UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program's Phlebotomy Program takes 6 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (about 7 weeks) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Acosta, PA?

Yes. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (Johnstown, evening) and Garrett College (Accident, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Acosta, PA prepare you for certification?

Six of the eight programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Westmoreland County Community College (AMT RPT), Garrett College (NHA CPT), Allegany College of Maryland (ASCP PBT) and UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program (NHA CPT), and others.

How much do phlebotomists make in Pennsylvania?

A median of $43,910 a year, or $21 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 5,510 phlebotomists in Pennsylvania. The national median was $45,230.

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