Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit course
- Hours
- 48 lecture hours (PLAB 1023) plus 112-hour externship (PLAB 1064)
- Externship
- 112 hours
North Central Texas College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Classes Near Forestburg, TX
One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Forestburg, TX. The closest is North Central Texas College in Gainesville, 26 miles away with a 112-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $370 (Red River Technology Center). The shortest is Weatherford College's about one semester: 8 weeks on campus certificate.
0programs within 25 miles
1within 50 miles
$370lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$40,450median pay in Texas
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Forestburg
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseHybrid
- Hours
- 168 certificate hours (16.8 CEUs): PLAB-1023 Basic Phlebotomy and PLAB-1060 Phlebotomy Clinical
- Externship
- PLAB-1060 Phlebotomy Clinical at area clinical facilities
See Tarrant County College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Technology Certificate
CertificateOn campusNHA CPTASCP PBTAMT RPTNCCT NCPT
- Length
- About one semester: 8 weeks on campus, then 8 weeks off-campus clinical rotations (PLAB 1460)
- Hours
- 16 credits
- Externship
- 8 weeks of off-campus clinical rotations (PLAB 1460)
Weatherford College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technology Certificate
Health Professions - Phlebotomy Technician (PHLEB) Track, Level 1 Certificate
Certificate
- Hours
- 17 credit hours
Read Collin College's requirements: Health Professions - Phlebotomy Technician (PHLEB) Track, Level 1 Certificate · 1 more program on the Texas page
Phlebotomy Certification (Phlebotomy I PLAB 1023 and Phlebotomy II PLAB 1060)
Non-credit courseHybrid
- Hours
- Phlebotomy I: 64 hours on manikin arms; Phlebotomy II: at least 64 classroom hours and 60 clinical hours
- Externship
- 60 hours
- Schedule
- Evening
Certified Phlebotomy Technician (PLAB 1023 and PLAB 1060)
Non-credit courseHybridNHA CPTExam fee included
- Hours
- PLAB 1023, 96 classroom hours; PLAB 1060, 48 clinical hours
- Externship
- 48 hours
- Published cost
- $1,600 total
67 miles
Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie
Grand Prairie Campus, Grand Prairie, TX · #39 in Texas (42/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Diploma
DiplomaHybridNHA CPTExam fee included
- Length
- 8 weeks of blended learning (virtual and on-campus)
- Hours
- 128 contact hours; 5.5 semester credits
See Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie's program page: Phlebotomy Technician Diploma
Phlebotomy
Non-credit courseOn campus
- Length
- About 8 weeks (Tue/Thu 6-9 pm); sessions January 12 - March 4 and March 23 - May 13, 2027
- Hours
- 48 hours
- Externship
- Clinical with 100% attendance required
- Sticks required
- 50 documented blood draws with 100% accuracy
- Published cost
- $370 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Evening
Red River Technology Center admission and start dates: Phlebotomy
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Central Texas College | Gainesville, TX | 26 | Non-credit course | 112 hr | ||
| Tarrant County College | Fort Worth, TX | 54 | Non-credit course | Yes | ||
| Weatherford College | Weatherford, TX | 56 | Certificate | 8 wk | Yes | |
| Collin College | McKinney, TX | 58 | Certificate | |||
| Vernon College | Wichita Falls, TX | 59 | Non-credit course | 60 hr | ||
| Grayson College | Denison, TX | 60 | Non-credit course | 48 hr | $1,600 | |
| Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie | Grand Prairie, TX | 67 | Diploma | 8 wk | ||
| Red River Technology Center | Duncan, OK | 69 | Non-credit course | 8 wk | Yes | $370 |
| Concorde Career College-Dallas | Dallas, TX | 70 | Diploma | 8 wk | ||
| Dallas College | Dallas, TX | 70 | Non-credit course | 9 wk | Yes | $1,800 |
| Hill College | Cleburne, TX | 82 | Non-credit course | $493 | ||
| Texas State Technical College-Breckenridge | Breckenridge, TX | 94 | Non-credit course | $1,200 | ||
| Pontotoc Technology Center | Ada, OK | 100 | Non-credit course | january 11 - March 2 | 100 hr | $825 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Forestburg
Phlebotomists in Texas earned a median of $40,450 a year ($19 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $4,780 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Texas's 12,820 phlebotomists earned between $36,560 and $47,690.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists two hospitals within 25 miles of Forestburg, TX:
- Muenster Memorial Hospital Muenster · 15 miles
- Nocona General Hospital Nocona · 20 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 Forestburg
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Forestburg, TX?
North Central Texas College in Gainesville, about 26 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician and includes a 112-hour externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Forestburg, TX?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $370 at Red River Technology Center to $1,800 at Dallas 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 Forestburg, TX?
Weatherford College's Phlebotomy Technology Certificate takes about one semester: 8 weeks on campus, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie (8 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Forestburg, TX?
Yes. Vernon College (Wichita Falls, evening), Red River Technology Center (Duncan, evening) and Hill College (Cleburne, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 4 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Forestburg, TX prepare you for certification?
Seven of the 13 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Weatherford College (NHA CPT, ASCP PBT, AMT RPT and NCCT NCPT), Grayson College (NHA CPT), Concorde Career College-Grand Prairie (NHA CPT) and Concorde Career College-Dallas (NHA CPT), and others.
How much do phlebotomists make in Texas?
A median of $40,450 a year, or $19 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 12,820 phlebotomists in Texas. The national median was $45,230.
More Places Near Forestburg
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Alvord 14 mi
- Muenster 14 mi
- Bowie 15 mi
- Nocona 19 mi
- Chico 21 mi
- Decatur 22 mi
- Lindsay 22 mi
- Bridgeport 25 mi
- Gainesville 26 mi
- Sanger 27 mi
- Krum 28 mi
- Runaway Bay 30 mi
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