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Phlebotomy Classes Near Drifting, PA

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

Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Drifting, PA. The closest is UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program in Altoona, 38 miles away: a non-credit course that takes 6 weeks. Published prices nearby start at $750 (UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program).

0programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$750lowest published cost
6 wkshortest program
$43,910median pay in Pennsylvania

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Drifting

81 miles

Harrisburg Area Community College

Harrisburg Campus (Blocker Hall), Harrisburg, PA · #8 in Pennsylvania (61/100)

Phlebotomy Technician Program

Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPTExam fee included
Length
About 8 to 14 weeks depending on section; clinicals the last two full weeks, Monday-Friday
Externship
Clinicals during the last two full weeks of class, Monday-Friday, about 7am-5pm
Published cost
$1,975 total (2027)
Schedule
Day and Evening

Harrisburg Area Community College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician Program

Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 100 miles of Drifting, PA, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy ProgramAltoona, PA38Non-credit course6 wkYes$750
Greater Altoona Career & Technology CenterAltoona, PA39Non-credit course40 hr$1,700
WellSpan Health Phlebotomy Training ProgramLewisburg, PA64Non-credit course7 wk150 hr$1,000
Pennsylvania Highlands Community CollegeJohnstown, PA64Non-credit course7 wk100 hr$1,500
Commonwealth University of PennsylvaniaMansfield, PA76Non-credit course
Geisinger School of PhlebotomyDanville, PA78Diploma12 wkYes
Central Penn CollegeSummerdale, PA79Certificate39 wkYes
Harrisburg Area Community CollegeHarrisburg, PA81Non-credit course14 wkYes$1,975
Westmoreland County Community CollegeYoungwood, PA94Certificate8 wk224 hr
Jamestown Community CollegeJamestown, NY94Non-credit courseYes
Butler County Community CollegeButler, PA95Non-credit course6 wk100 hr$995
Hagerstown Community CollegeHagerstown, MD97Non-credit course7 wk100 hr

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Drifting

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 one hospital within 25 miles of Drifting, PA:

  • Mount Nittany Medical Center State College · 19 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 Drifting

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Drifting, PA?

UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program in Altoona, about 38 miles away. Phlebotomy Program takes 6 weeks and includes a clinical externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Drifting, PA?

Published prices within 100 miles run from $750 at UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program to $1,975 at Harrisburg Area 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 Drifting, PA?

UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program's Phlebotomy Program takes 6 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Butler County Community College (six weeks of classes plus clinical within a 90-day window) is next.

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

Yes. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (Johnstown, evening), Central Penn College (Summerdale, evening) and Harrisburg Area Community College (Harrisburg, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 4 programs nearby that do.

Which programs near Drifting, PA prepare you for certification?

Eight of the 12 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program (NHA CPT), Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (NHA CPT), WellSpan Health Phlebotomy Training Program (ASCP PBT) and Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (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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