Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campusASCP PBT
- Hours
- 84 hours
- Published cost
- $1,200 total
- Schedule
- Day
Texas State Technical College-Harlingen: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Classes Near Santa Monica, TX
Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Santa Monica, TX, one of them within 25. The closest is Texas State Technical College-Harlingen in Harlingen, 14 miles away.
1programs within 25 miles
3within 50 miles
$1,200lowest published cost
$40,450median pay in Texas
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Santa Monica
Phlebotomy Technician Occupational Skills Award
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
- Hours
- 208 contact hours: PLAB 1023 Phlebotomy, 96; PLAB 1066 Practicum, 112
- Externship
- 112 hours
See Texas Southmost College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician Occupational Skills Award
Phlebotomy Lecture (PLAB 1023) and Phlebotomy Practicum
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
- Hours
- 64-hour lecture course (2023 cost sheet), followed by a practicum course
- Externship
- Practicum course after the lecture; students log required venipunctures and dermal punctures in a practicum folder and must be Complio-compliant before registering
- Published cost
- $1,151.25 per course (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Day and Evening
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Texas State Technical College-Harlingen | Harlingen, TX | 14 | Non-credit course | $1,200 | ||
| Texas Southmost College | Brownsville, TX | 27 | Non-credit course | 112 hr | ||
| South Texas College | Weslaco, TX | 29 | Non-credit course | Yes |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Santa Monica
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 Santa Monica, TX:
- Vhs Harlingen Hospital Company Harlingen · 14 miles
- Harlingen Medical Center Harlingen · 14 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 Santa Monica
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Santa Monica, TX?
Texas State Technical College-Harlingen in Harlingen, about 14 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Santa Monica, TX?
Yes. South Texas College (Weslaco, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Santa Monica, TX prepare you for certification?
Three of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Texas State Technical College-Harlingen (ASCP PBT), Texas Southmost College (NHA CPT) and South Texas College (NHA CPT).
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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