Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
CertificateHybridNHA CPT
- Length
- As little as nine months
- Hours
- 19 credits
- Externship
- Externship
- Schedule
- Evening
Central Penn College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
Phlebotomy Classes Near Highland Park, PA
Five phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Highland Park, PA. The closest is Central Penn College in Summerdale, 40 miles away: a certificate that takes as little as nine months. 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
5within 50 miles
$750lowest published cost
6 wkshortest program
$43,910median pay in Pennsylvania
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Highland Park
42 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
See Harrisburg Area Community College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician Program
43 miles
WellSpan Health Phlebotomy Training Program
Evangelical Hospital region (Union County outpatient sites), Lewisburg, PA · #3 in Pennsylvania (78/100)
Phlebotomy Training Program
Non-credit courseOn campusASCP PBT
- Length
- Seven weeks (two weeks classroom, then clinical rotations)
- Hours
- 85 classroom hours and 150 clinical hours
- Externship
- 150 hours
- Published cost
- $1,000 total (2027)
- Schedule
- Day
WellSpan Health Phlebotomy Training Program admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Training Program
44 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)
Read Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center's requirements: Phlebotomy Certificate Program
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
Open the UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program course details: Phlebotomy Program
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Penn College | Summerdale, PA | 40 | Certificate | 39 wk | Yes | |
| Harrisburg Area Community College | Harrisburg, PA | 42 | Non-credit course | 14 wk | Yes | $1,975 |
| WellSpan Health Phlebotomy Training Program | Lewisburg, PA | 43 | Non-credit course | 7 wk | 150 hr | $1,000 |
| Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center | Altoona, PA | 44 | Non-credit course | 40 hr | $1,700 | |
| UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program | Altoona, PA | 45 | Non-credit course | 6 wk | Yes | $750 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Highland Park
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 Highland Park, PA:
- Geisinger-lewistown Hospital Lewistown · 2 miles
- Mount Nittany Medical Center State College · 21 miles
- Penn Highlands Huntingdon Huntingdon · 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 Highland Park
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Highland Park, PA?
Central Penn College in Summerdale, about 40 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician Certificate takes as little as nine months and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Highland Park, PA?
Published prices within 50 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 Highland Park, PA?
UPMC Altoona Phlebotomy Program's Phlebotomy Program takes 6 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. WellSpan Health Phlebotomy Training Program (seven weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Highland Park, PA?
Yes. Central Penn College (Summerdale, evening) and Harrisburg Area Community College (Harrisburg, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Highland Park, PA prepare you for certification?
Five of the five programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Central Penn College (NHA CPT), Harrisburg Area Community College (NHA CPT), WellSpan Health Phlebotomy Training Program (ASCP PBT) and Greater Altoona Career & Technology Center (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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