Phlebotomy Technician Program
Certificate
- Length
- One semester
Austin Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician Program
Phlebotomy Classes Near Mc Dade, TX
One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Mc Dade, TX. The closest is Austin Community College in Austin, 31 miles away: a certificate that takes one semester. Published prices nearby start at $1,450 (Wharton County Junior College). The shortest is Concorde Career College-San Antonio's 8 weeks diploma.
0programs within 25 miles
1within 50 miles
$1,450lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$40,450median pay in Texas
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Mc Dade
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPTExam fee included
- Hours
- 176 hours: 96-hour classroom PLAB 1023 and 80-hour onsite clinical PLAB 1060
- Externship
- 80 hours
- Sticks required
- At least 100 live sticks
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPTASCP PBTAMT RPTExam fee included
- Length
- 14 weeks (program page); 15 weeks (information packet)
- Hours
- 209 hours (20.9 CEUs): PLAB 1023 Phlebotomy, 89 contact hours; PLAB 1060 Clinical, 120 contact hours
- Externship
- 120 hours
- Published cost
- $2,300 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Evening
Temple College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Occupational Skills Award
CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
- Length
- One semester
- Hours
- PLAB 1323 Phlebotomy, PLAB 1260 Phlebotomy Clinical, MLAB 1201, HPRS 1206, BIOL 2404
- Externship
- Clinical rotations in PLAB 1260
Read McLennan Community College's requirements: Phlebotomy Occupational Skills Award
95 miles
St. Philip's College
MLK Campus (Center for Health Professions), San Antonio, TX · #7 in Texas (83/100)
Healthcare Technician: Phlebotomy Level 1 Certificate
CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
- Length
- PLAB 1223 on Saturdays (8.5 hours a day) for one semester, then PLAB 1263 clinical for 3 consecutive weeks
- Hours
- Six required courses
- Externship
- 120 hours
- Sticks required
- Minimum 100 successful venipunctures
- Schedule
- Weekend and Day
Open the St. Philip's College course details: Healthcare Technician: Phlebotomy Level 1 Certificate
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPTASCP PBT
- Hours
- PLAB 1023 Phlebotomy Lecture, 54 hours; PLAB 1060 Phlebotomy Clinical, 120 hours
- Externship
- 120 hours
- Published cost
- $1,450 total
Wharton County Junior College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician
96 miles
Concorde Career College-San Antonio
San Antonio Campus, San Antonio, TX · #40 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-San Antonio's program page: Phlebotomy Technician Diploma
96 miles
Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio
San Antonio Campus, San Antonio, TX · #3 in Texas (87/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
CertificateOn campusNHA CPTASCP PBTAMT RPTNCCT NCPTNPA
- Length
- About 3 months
- Hours
- 140 in-program clock hours (70 lab, 70 class) plus 160-hour externship
- Externship
- 160 hours
Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician Certificate
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Austin Community College | Austin, TX | 31 | Certificate | 16 wk | ||
| Blinn College | Brenham, TX | 51 | Non-credit course | 80 hr | ||
| Temple College | Temple, TX | 57 | Non-credit course | 14 wk | 120 hr | $2,300 |
| McLennan Community College | Waco, TX | 88 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | |
| St. Philip's College | San Antonio, TX | 95 | Certificate | 16 wk | 120 hr | |
| Wharton County Junior College | Wharton, TX | 96 | Non-credit course | 120 hr | $1,450 | |
| Concorde Career College-San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | 96 | Diploma | 8 wk | ||
| Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio | San Antonio, TX | 96 | Certificate | 13 wk | 160 hr | |
| Lone Star College | Tomball, TX | 98 | Non-credit course |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Mc Dade
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 Mc Dade, TX:
- Ascension Seton Smithville Smithville · 20 miles
- Baylor Scott & White Medical Center -Taylor Taylor · 21 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 Mc Dade
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Mc Dade, TX?
Austin Community College in Austin, about 31 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician Program takes one semester.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Mc Dade, TX?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $1,450 at Wharton County Junior College to $2,300 at Temple 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 Mc Dade, TX?
Concorde Career College-San Antonio's Phlebotomy Technician Diploma takes 8 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio (about 3 months) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Mc Dade, TX?
Yes. Temple College (Temple, evening) and St. Philip's College (San Antonio, weekend) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Mc Dade, TX prepare you for certification?
Eight of the nine programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Blinn College (NHA CPT), Temple College (NHA CPT, ASCP PBT and AMT RPT), McLennan Community College (ASCP PBT) and St. Philip's College (ASCP PBT), 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.
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