Phlebotomy School

Phlebotomy Classes Near Joelton, TN

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

Seven phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Joelton, TN, two of them within 25. The closest is NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital) in Nashville, 12 miles away: a certificate that takes 12 weeks. Published prices nearby start at $950 (NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital)). The shortest is Allied Health Careers Institute's 2.5 weeks certificate.

2programs within 25 miles
7within 50 miles
$950lowest published cost
3 wkshortest program
$38,550median pay in Tennessee

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Joelton

12 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

NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital): dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) Program

21 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

See Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Nashville's program page: Phlebotomy Technician program

28 miles

Austin Peay State University

Clarksville Campus (Health Professions building), Clarksville, TN · #13 in Tennessee (54/100)

Phlebotomy Technician Program

Non-credit courseOn campusASCP PBTExam fee included
Length
28 sessions (Fall 2026 section ran Aug 25-Nov 26, Tuesday/Thursday 6:00-9:00 PM)
Externship
Clinical experiences at partner sites in Tennessee and Kentucky, including Skyline Medical Center and Centennial Medical Center
Published cost
$3,375 total (2026-27)
Schedule
Evening

Read Austin Peay State University's requirements: Phlebotomy Technician Program

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Joelton, TN, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital)Nashville, TN12Certificate12 wkYes$950
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - NashvilleNashville, TN21Non-credit coursemorningYes$1,095
Volunteer State Community CollegeGallatin, TN26Non-credit courseYes
Austin Peay State UniversityClarksville, TN28Non-credit course28 sessionsYes$3,375
Allied Health Careers InstituteMurfreesboro, TN43Certificate3 wk40 hr
Hopkinsville Community CollegeHopkinsville, KY47Certificate16 wk100 hr
Columbia State Community CollegeColumbia, TN50Non-credit courseYes$1,249

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Joelton

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 12 hospitals within 25 miles of Joelton, TN, ten of them general or critical-access hospitals:

  • Tristar Ashland City Medical Center Ashland City · 8 miles
  • Tristar Skyline Medical Center Nashville · 11 miles
  • Tristar Northcrest Medical Center Springfield · 12 miles
  • Metro Nashville General Hospital Nashville · 12 miles
  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center Nashville · 12 miles
  • Tristar Centennial Medical Center Nashville · 14 miles
  • Saint Thomas Hospital for Spinal Surgery Nashville · 14 miles
  • VA Middle Tennessee Healthcare System Nashville · 15 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 Joelton

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Joelton, TN?

NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital) in Nashville, about 12 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician Certification (PTC) Program takes 12 weeks and includes a clinical externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Joelton, TN?

Published prices within 50 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 Joelton, TN?

Allied Health Careers Institute's Phlebotomy Technician takes 2.5 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital) (12 weeks) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Joelton, TN?

Yes. NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital) (Nashville, evening), Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Nashville (Nashville, evening and weekend) and Austin Peay State University (Clarksville, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Joelton, TN prepare you for certification?

Four of the seven programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: NGH School of Health Sciences (Nashville General Hospital) (NHA CPT), Volunteer State Community College (NHA CPT), Austin Peay State University (ASCP PBT) and Columbia State Community College (NHA CPT).

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.

More Places Near Joelton

Nearest Towns and Cities

Every phlebotomy program in Tennessee, ranked · How to become a phlebotomist · Check your certification eligibility