Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Buchanan, TN. The closest is Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, 48 miles away: a non-credit course that takes 28 sessions. Published prices nearby start at $950 (NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital)). The shortest is NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital)'s 12 weeks certificate.
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$38,550median pay in Tennessee
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Buchanan
Phlebotomists in Tennessee earned a median of $38,550 a year ($19 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $6,680 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Tennessee's 3,520 phlebotomists earned between $36,310 and $45,630.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists one hospital within 25 miles of Buchanan, TN:
- West Tennessee Healthcare Henry County Hospital Paris · 11 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 Buchanan
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Buchanan, TN?
Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, about 48 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician Program takes 28 sessions and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Buchanan, TN?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $950 at NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital) to $3,375 at Austin Peay State University. 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 Buchanan, TN?
NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital)'s Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) Program takes 12 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Hopkinsville Community College (one semester) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Buchanan, TN?
Yes. Austin Peay State University (Clarksville, evening), NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital) (Nashville, evening) and Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Nashville (Nashville, evening and weekend) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Buchanan, TN prepare you for certification?
Six of the nine programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Austin Peay State University (ASCP PBT), Shawnee Community College (NCCT NCPT), NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital) (NHA CPT) and Columbia State Community College (NHA CPT), and others.
How much do phlebotomists make in Tennessee?
A median of $38,550 a year, or $19 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 3,520 phlebotomists in Tennessee. The national median was $45,230.