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Phlebotomy Classes Near Buffalo Valley, TN

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

Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Buffalo Valley, TN. The closest is Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, 41 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $371 (Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville). The shortest is Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville's about two weeks per section non-credit course.

0programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$371lowest published cost
2 wkshortest program
$38,550median pay in Tennessee

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Buffalo Valley

51 miles

Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Nashville

Nashville, Nashville, TN · #12 in Tennessee (54/100)

Phlebotomy Technician program

Non-credit courseOn campusExam fee included
Length
Morning, evening, weekend and accelerated schedules
Hours
48 hours of in-class instruction (24 hours lecture, 24 hours hands-on)
Externship
Hands-on blood draws make up half of class time; in-class practical exam on the final day
Published cost
$1,095 total
Schedule
Day, Evening and Weekend

Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Nashville admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician program

58 miles

NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital)

NGH School of Health Sciences, Nashville, TN · #4 in Tennessee (62/100)

Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) Program

CertificateOn campusNHA CPT
Length
12 weeks: classes weeks 1-6 (Tuesday/Thursday 6:00-9:00 PM), clinical weeks 7-12 (one weekday per week, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM)
Externship
Clinical weeks 7-12, one weekday per week, 8:00 AM-4:30 PM
Published cost
$950 total (2022-23)
Schedule
Evening and Day

Read NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital)'s requirements: Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) Program

82 miles

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga

Center for Professional Education, James R. Mapp Building, Chattanooga, TN · #6 in Tennessee (57/100)

Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPTExam fee included
Length
11 weeks (Monday/Wednesday, 6:00-9:30 PM)
Hours
77 hours
Externship
Optional externship at a local healthcare facility after completion, with background check, drug screen and immunizations
Published cost
$2,495 total (2027)
Schedule
Evening

University of Tennessee at Chattanooga: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)

85 miles

Academy of Allied Health Careers

Chattanooga, Chattanooga, TN · #15 in Tennessee (40/100)

Phlebotomy Technician

CertificateOn campus
Length
5 weeks (Monday-Thursday, 9am-12pm or 6pm-9pm)
Hours
60 contact hours including campus lab
Externship
Optional clinicals after the academic portion, continuing until 100 successful venipunctures are completed; clinicals extend the course length
Sticks required
100 successful venipunctures (for students who choose clinicals)
Published cost
$2,100 total
Schedule
Day and Evening

Academy of Allied Health Careers admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician

Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 100 miles of Buffalo Valley, TN, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Volunteer State Community CollegeGallatin, TN41Non-credit courseYes
Allied Health Careers InstituteMurfreesboro, TN43Certificate3 wk40 hr
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - NashvilleNashville, TN51Non-credit coursemorningYes$1,095
NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital)Nashville, TN58Certificate12 wkYes$950
Columbia State Community CollegeColumbia, TN82Non-credit courseYes$1,249
University of Tennessee at ChattanoogaChattanooga, TN82Non-credit course11 wkYes$2,495
Cleveland State Community CollegeCleveland, TN85Non-credit coursebootcampYes$1,350
Academy of Allied Health CareersChattanooga, TN85Certificate5 wkYes$2,100
Somerset Community CollegeSomerset, KY89Certificate4 wkYes
Roane State Community CollegeKnoxville, TN92Non-credit course9 wkYes$760
Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, TN92Non-credit course28 sessionsYes$3,375
Tennessee College of Applied Technology-KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN96Non-credit course2 wkYes$371
Georgia Northwestern Technical CollegeRock Spring, GA99CertificateYes
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - KnoxvilleKnoxville, TN100Non-credit coursemorningYes$1,095

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Buffalo Valley

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 four hospitals within 25 miles of Buffalo Valley, TN:

  • Cookeville Regional Medical Center Cookeville · 12 miles
  • Highpoint Health-riverview With Ascension Saint Th Carthage · 13 miles
  • Dekalb Community Hospital Smithville · 18 miles
  • Saint Thomas Highlands Hospital Sparta · 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 Buffalo Valley

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Buffalo Valley, TN?

Volunteer State Community College in Gallatin, about 41 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician and includes a clinical externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Buffalo Valley, TN?

Published prices within 100 miles run from $371 at Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville 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 Buffalo Valley, TN?

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville's Phlebotomy takes about two weeks per section, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Allied Health Careers Institute (2.5 weeks) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Buffalo Valley, TN?

Yes. Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Nashville (Nashville, evening and weekend), NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital) (Nashville, evening) and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (Chattanooga, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 7 programs nearby that do.

Which programs near Buffalo Valley, TN prepare you for certification?

Eight of the 14 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Volunteer State Community College (NHA CPT), NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital) (NHA CPT), Columbia State Community College (NHA CPT) and University of Tennessee at Chattanooga (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.

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