Phlebotomy (Workforce) (Microcredential)
Non-credit courseOn campus
- Externship
- Clinical rotation at a local medical facility
Jamestown Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy (Workforce) (Microcredential)
Phlebotomy Classes in Elk County, PA
The closest is Jamestown Community College in Jamestown, 55 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $750 (UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program). The shortest is UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program's 6 weeks non-credit course.
0programs within 25 miles
0within 50 miles
$750lowest published cost
6 wkshortest program
$43,910median pay in Pennsylvania
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Elk County
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
65 miles
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center
GACTC, Altoona, PA · #18 in Pennsylvania (55/100)
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)
Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Certificate Program
76 miles
Butler County Community College
Butler Memorial Hospital (classroom), Butler, PA · #7 in Pennsylvania (61/100)
Phlebotomy
Non-credit courseOn campus
- Length
- Six weeks of classes plus clinical within a 90-day window
- Hours
- About 48 classroom hours (two 4-hour sessions a week for six weeks)
- Externship
- 100 hours
- Published cost
- $995 total (2026)
- Schedule
- Evening
Read Butler County Community College's requirements: Phlebotomy
80 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
Open the Pennsylvania Highlands Community College course details: Phlebotomy
85 miles
Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania
Mansfield Campus, Mansfield, PA · #29 in Pennsylvania (25/100)
Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) Training, in-person
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
Phlebotomy Certificate
CertificateOn campusNHA CPT
- Hours
- 6 credits (PLB 101 Phlebotomy Basics, PLB 102 Specimen Processing & Advanced Techniques)
- Externship
- Live blood draws on classmates and volunteers; PLB 102 prepares students for clinical placement
See Erie County Community College of Pennsylvania's program page: Phlebotomy Certificate
Phlebotomy Diploma
DiplomaOn campus
- Externship
- Phlebotomy Clinical course
Laurel Technical Institute admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Diploma
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jamestown Community College | Jamestown, NY | 55 | Non-credit course | Yes | ||
| UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program | Altoona, PA | 64 | Non-credit course | 6 wk | Yes | $750 |
| Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center | Altoona, PA | 65 | Non-credit course | 40 hr | $1,700 | |
| Butler County Community College | Butler, PA | 76 | Non-credit course | 6 wk | 100 hr | $995 |
| Pennsylvania Highlands Community College | Johnstown, PA | 80 | Non-credit course | 7 wk | 100 hr | $1,500 |
| Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania | Mansfield, PA | 85 | Non-credit course | |||
| Erie County Community College of Pennsylvania | Erie, PA | 87 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Laurel Technical Institute | Hermitage, PA | 94 | Diploma | Yes | ||
| Westmoreland County Community College | Youngwood, PA | 95 | Certificate | 8 wk | 224 hr | |
| Community College of Allegheny County | West Mifflin, PA | 97 | Diploma | Yes | ||
| WellSpan Health Phlebotomy Training Program | Lewisburg, PA | 97 | Non-credit course | 7 wk | 150 hr | $1,000 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Elk County
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 three hospitals within 25 miles of Elk County, PA:
- Penn Highlands Elk Saint Marys · 5 miles
- UPMC Kane Kane · 18 miles
- Penn Highlands Dubois Dubois · 21 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 Elk County
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Elk County, PA?
Jamestown Community College in Jamestown, about 55 miles away. Phlebotomy (Workforce) (Microcredential) and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Elk County, PA?
Published prices within 100 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 Elk County, 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 Elk County, PA?
Yes. Butler County Community College (Butler, evening) and Pennsylvania Highlands Community College (Johnstown, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Elk County, PA prepare you for certification?
Seven of the 11 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program (NHA CPT), Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (NHA CPT), Commonwealth University of Pennsylvania (NHA CPT) and Erie County Community College 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.
More Places Near Elk County
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Ridgway 4 mi
- Johnsonburg 5 mi
- St. Marys 7 mi
- Fox 8 mi
- Horton 10 mi
- Jones 11 mi
- Jay 11 mi
- Brockway 14 mi
- Shippen 18 mi
- Kane 18 mi
- Wetmore 19 mi
- Falls Creek 21 mi
Towns in Elk County
- Ridgway
- Johnsonburg
- Benezett
- Brandy Camp
- Brockport
- Byrnedale
- Dagus Mines
- Force
- Kersey
- Saint Marys
- Weedville
- Wilcox
- De Young
- James City
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