Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseHybridASPT
- Length
- 8 weeks
- Externship
- Optional face-to-face clinical
- Published cost
- $750 total
Northeast Texas Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Classes Near Simms, TX
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Simms, TX. The closest is Northeast Texas Community College in Mount Pleasant, 27 miles away: a non-credit course that takes 8 weeks. Published prices nearby start at $750 (Northeast Texas Community College).
0programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$750lowest published cost
8 wkshortest program
$40,450median pay in Texas
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Simms
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
- Length
- 12 weeks, part time
- Hours
- 90 hours
- Externship
- Clinical externship
- Published cost
- $1,865 total
- Schedule
- Evening
Certificate of Proficiency in Medical Lab Technician (Phlebotomy)
CertificateNHA CPT
- Externship
- Off-campus clinical rotations
Phlebotomy
Non-credit courseHybridNHA CPTExam fee included
- Length
- 12 weeks; Tuesdays and Thursdays 4-9 p.m; in person, Wednesdays online
- Hours
- 200 contact hours
- Published cost
- $875 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Evening
Phlebotomy Technician - NHA National Certification
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
- Length
- About 7-9 weeks: Hugo Jan 11 - Mar 9, 2027 (Tue/Thu 6-9 pm); Stigler Jan 19 - Mar 4, 2027; Poteau Jan 5 - Feb 23, 2027 (Tuesdays 8:30 am - 3:30 pm)
- Hours
- 48-52 hours depending on campus
- Published cost
- $750 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Day and Evening
Phlebotomy Technician Program
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- One semester
Southern University at Shreveport: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician Program
77 miles
Bossier Parish Community College
Bossier Campus, Bossier City, LA · #2 in Louisiana (61/100)
Phlebotomy, Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS)
CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
- Length
- Two semesters: pre-clinical qualification courses (about 4 months) and the clinical component (about 4 months)
- Externship
- Hospital clinical rotations (ALHT 211 Phlebotomy Hospital Clinical), early morning and daytime Monday-Friday, plus a Thursday evening class
- Schedule
- Day and Evening
See Bossier Parish Community College's program page: Phlebotomy, Certificate of Technical Studies (CTS) · 1 more program on the Louisiana page
Phlebotomy
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPTExam fee included
- Length
- Two sessions: Session I classroom Tuesdays 5:00-8:15 PM; Session II clinical
- Hours
- 240 hours (90 classroom, 150 clinical)
- Externship
- 150 hours
- Published cost
- $1,388 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Evening and Day
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast Texas Community College | Mount Pleasant, TX | 27 | Non-credit course | 8 wk | Yes | $750 |
| Texarkana College | Texarkana, TX | 30 | Non-credit course | 12 wk | Yes | $1,865 |
| University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana | Hope, AR | 60 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Kilgore College | Kilgore, TX | 67 | Non-credit course | 12 wk | $875 | |
| Kiamichi Technology Centers | Hugo, OK | 72 | Non-credit course | 9 wk | $750 | |
| Southern University at Shreveport | Shreveport, LA | 74 | Certificate | 16 wk | ||
| Bossier Parish Community College | Bossier City, LA | 77 | Certificate | 17 wk | Yes | |
| Panola College | Carthage, TX | 83 | Non-credit course | two sessions: Session I classroom Tuesdays 5:00-8:15 PM | 150 hr | $1,388 |
| Tyler Junior College | Tyler, TX | 83 | Non-credit course | Yes | $1,999 | |
| University of Arkansas Community College Rich Mountain | Mena, AR | 88 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Southern Arkansas University Tech | Camden, AR | 99 | Certificate | short-term | Yes |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Simms
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 one hospital within 25 miles of Simms, TX:
- Wadley Regional Medical Center Texarkana · 22 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 Simms
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Simms, TX?
Northeast Texas Community College in Mount Pleasant, about 27 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician takes 8 weeks and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Simms, TX?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $750 at Northeast Texas Community College to $1,999 at Tyler Junior 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 Simms, TX?
Northeast Texas Community College's Phlebotomy Technician takes 8 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Kiamichi Technology Centers (about 7-9 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Simms, TX?
Yes. Texarkana College (Texarkana, evening), Kilgore College (Kilgore, evening) and Kiamichi Technology Centers (Hugo, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 5 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Simms, TX prepare you for certification?
Eight of the 11 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Northeast Texas Community College (ASPT), Texarkana College (NHA CPT), University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana (NHA CPT) and Kilgore College (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.
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