Phlebotomy Certificate Program
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
- Hours
- 96 hours theory plus 40 hours clinical
- Externship
- 40 hours
- Published cost
- $1,700 total (2024)
Phlebotomy Classes Near Elberta, PA
Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Elberta, PA, two of them within 25. The closest is Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center in Altoona, 4 miles away with a 40-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.
2programs within 25 miles
3within 50 miles
$750lowest published cost
6 wkshortest program
$43,910median pay in Pennsylvania
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Elberta
Phlebotomy Program
Non-credit courseHybridNHA CPT
- Length
- 6 weeks: 4 weeks of online didactic learning, then 2 weeks of clinical practice
- Externship
- 2 weeks of clinical practice in inpatient and outpatient settings
- Sticks required
- At least 30 venipunctures and 10 capillary draws
- Published cost
- $750 total
See UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program's program page: Phlebotomy Program
33 miles
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College
Richland Campus, Johnstown, PA · #17 in Pennsylvania (55/100)
Phlebotomy
Non-credit courseOn campus
- Length
- About 7 weeks of classes (Tuesdays and Thursdays, 5:00-7:30 PM) plus clinical
- Hours
- 40 hours lecture and lab
- Externship
- 100 hours
- Published cost
- $1,500 total
- Schedule
- Evening
Pennsylvania Highlands Community College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center | Altoona, PA | 4 | Non-credit course | 40 hr | $1,700 | |
| UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program | Altoona, PA | 4 | Non-credit course | 6 wk | Yes | $750 |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College | Johnstown, PA | 33 | Non-credit course | 7 wk | 100 hr | $1,500 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Elberta
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 Elberta, PA, five of them general or critical-access hospitals:
- James E. Van Zandt VA Medical Center (Altoona) Altoona · 4 miles
- UPMC Altoona Altoona · 4 miles
- Penn Highlands Tyrone Tyrone · 11 miles
- Conemaugh Nason Medical Center Roaring Spring · 13 miles
- Penn Highlands Huntingdon Huntingdon · 17 miles
- Conemaugh Miners Medical Center Hastings · 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 Elberta
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Elberta, PA?
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center in Altoona, about 4 miles away. Phlebotomy Certificate Program and includes a 40-hour externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Elberta, PA?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $750 at UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program to $1,700 at Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center. 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 Elberta, 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 Elberta, PA?
Yes. Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (Johnstown, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Elberta, PA prepare you for certification?
Two of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (NHA CPT) and UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program (NHA CPT).
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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