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Phlebotomy Classes Near Rio Medina, TX

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

Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Rio Medina, TX. The closest is St. Philip's College in San Antonio, 20 miles away: a certificate that takes PLAB 1223 on Saturdays for one semester with a 120-hour externship. The shortest is Concorde Career College-San Antonio's 8 weeks diploma.

3programs within 25 miles
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8 wkshortest program
$40,450median pay in Texas

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Rio Medina

20 miles

St. Philip's College

Southwest Campus, 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

St. Philip's College: dates, cost and how to apply: Healthcare Technician: Phlebotomy Level 1 Certificate

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Rio Medina, TX, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
St. Philip's CollegeSan Antonio, TX20Certificate16 wk120 hr
Concorde Career College-San AntonioSan Antonio, TX21Diploma8 wk
Pima Medical Institute-San AntonioSan Antonio, TX21Certificate13 wk160 hr

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Rio Medina

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 13 hospitals within 25 miles of Rio Medina, TX, ten of them general or critical-access hospitals:

  • Bandera Family Hospital San Antonio · 12 miles
  • CHRISTUS Santa Rosa Medical Center San Antonio · 13 miles
  • Westover Hills Baptist Hospital San Antonio · 13 miles
  • Foundation Surgical Hospital of San Antonio San Antonio · 17 miles
  • South Texas Specialty Hospital San Antonio · 17 miles
  • Medina Regional Hospital Hondo · 18 miles
  • University Health System San Antonio · 18 miles
  • Methodist Hospital San Antonio · 18 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 Rio Medina

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Rio Medina, TX?

St. Philip's College in San Antonio, about 20 miles away. Healthcare Technician: Phlebotomy Level 1 Certificate takes PLAB 1223 on Saturdays for one semester and includes a 120-hour externship.

What is the fastest phlebotomy program near Rio Medina, TX?

Concorde Career College-San Antonio's Phlebotomy Technician Diploma takes 8 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio (about 3 months) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Rio Medina, TX?

Yes. St. Philip's College (San Antonio, weekend) runs evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Rio Medina, TX prepare you for certification?

Three of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: St. Philip's College (ASCP PBT), Concorde Career College-San Antonio (NHA CPT) and Pima Medical Institute-San Antonio (NHA CPT, ASCP PBT, AMT RPT, NCCT NCPT and NPA).

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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