Phlebotomy Technician
CertificateOn campusASCP PBT
- Externship
- Clinical training in an accredited laboratory at a local medical center
Central Virginia Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Classes Near Clifford, VA
Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Clifford, VA, one of them within 25. The closest is Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, 18 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $180 (Vance-Granville Community College). The shortest is Eastern Virginia Career College's day school 6 weeks certificate.
1programs within 25 miles
2within 50 miles
$180lowest published cost
6 wkshortest program
$46,340median pay in Virginia
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Clifford
Phlebotomy (Workforce FastForward program)
Non-credit courseOn campus
- Length
- About 14-15 weeks (e.g., Alberta February 1-May 11, 2027)
- Externship
- Clinical rotations
- Published cost
- $3,000 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Day and Evening
See Southside Virginia Community College's program page: Phlebotomy (Workforce FastForward program)
52 miles
Mountain Gateway Community College
Clifton Forge Campus (Backels Hall), Clifton Forge, VA · #6 in Virginia (58/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Program (FastForward Workforce Credential)
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
- Hours
- Up to 90 hours of lecture and hands-on lab
- Externship
- Optional supervised clinical externship of up to 40 hours
Career Studies Certificate (Health Professions), Phlebotomy
CertificateHybrid
- Length
- One semester: 16 weeks (fall or spring) or 10 weeks (summer)
- Hours
- 16 credits
- Externship
- Unpaid clinical training at an assigned lab in Roanoke or nearby (Lexington, Rocky Mount, Blacksburg, Pulaski, Christiansburg), two full days a week during the second 8 weeks
- Published cost
- $3,065.60 total
- Schedule
- Evening
Phlebotomy Technician
CertificateOn campus
- Length
- Day school 6 weeks; night school 8 weeks
- Hours
- 60 clock hours
- Published cost
- $1,500 total (2026-27)
- Schedule
- Day and Evening
Open the Eastern Virginia Career College course details: Phlebotomy Technician
79 miles
Piedmont Community College
Person County Campus, Roxboro, NC · #8 in North Carolina (84/100)
Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseHybridNHA CPT
- Length
- January 12 to May 15, 2027 (classroom/lab to March 30, clinical March 31-May 15)
- Externship
- 80 hours
- Sticks required
- 80 successful sticks
- Published cost
- $537.20 per course (Spring 2027)
- Schedule
- Evening
Piedmont Community College: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician
82 miles
Laurel Ridge Community College
Luray-Page County Center, Luray, VA · #13 in Virginia (25/100)
Phlebotomy Technician Program
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
- Length
- 2-3 months
See Laurel Ridge Community College's program page: Phlebotomy Technician Program
83 miles
Community College Workforce Alliance (Reynolds and Brightpoint Community Colleges)
Reynolds Downtown Campus, Richmond, VA · #16 in Virginia (19/100)
Certified Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campusHybrid
- Length
- About 8-10 weeks per section (for example Aug 28 - Oct 24; Nov 13 - Jan 23)
- Published cost
- $1,000 total (Summer/Fall 2026)
- Schedule
- Day, Evening and Weekend
Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Virginia Community College | Lynchburg, VA | 18 | Certificate | Yes | ||
| Southside Virginia Community College | Farmville, VA | 34 | Non-credit course | 15 wk | Yes | $3,000 |
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Clifton Forge, VA | 52 | Non-credit course | Yes | ||
| Virginia Western Community College | Roanoke, VA | 60 | Certificate | 16 wk | Yes | $3,066 |
| Eastern Virginia Career College | Glen Allen, VA | 78 | Certificate | 6 wk | $1,500 | |
| Piedmont Community College | Roxboro, NC | 79 | Non-credit course | january 12 to May 15 | 80 hr | $537 |
| Laurel Ridge Community College | Luray, VA | 82 | Non-credit course | 13 wk | ||
| Community College Workforce Alliance (Reynolds and Brightpoint Community Colleges) | Richmond, VA | 83 | Non-credit course | 10 wk | $1,000 | |
| Chester Career College | Chester, VA | 84 | Diploma | Yes | ||
| Phlebotomy Training Specialists | Glen Allen, VA | 85 | Non-credit course | $1,895 | ||
| Vance-Granville Community College | Henderson, NC | 87 | Non-credit course | Yes | $180 | |
| Rockingham Community College | Wentworth, NC | 91 | Non-credit course | Yes | ||
| Germanna Community College | Fredericksburg, VA | 95 | Non-credit course | 40 wk | $3,000 |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near Clifford
Phlebotomists in Virginia earned a median of $46,340 a year ($22 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $1,110 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of Virginia's 3,600 phlebotomists earned between $40,010 and $49,900.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists one hospital within 25 miles of Clifford, VA:
- Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital Lynchburg · 17 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 Clifford
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Clifford, VA?
Central Virginia Community College in Lynchburg, about 18 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician and includes a clinical externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Clifford, VA?
Published prices within 100 miles run from $180 at Vance-Granville Community College to $3,066 at Virginia Western Community 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 Clifford, VA?
Eastern Virginia Career College's Phlebotomy Technician takes day school 6 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Community College Workforce Alliance (Reynolds and Brightpoint Community Colleges) (about 8-10 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Clifford, VA?
Yes. Southside Virginia Community College (Farmville, evening), Virginia Western Community College (Roanoke, evening) and Eastern Virginia Career College (Glen Allen, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 7 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Clifford, VA prepare you for certification?
Five of the 13 programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Central Virginia Community College (ASCP PBT), Mountain Gateway Community College (NHA CPT), Piedmont Community College (NHA CPT) and Laurel Ridge Community College (NHA CPT), and others.
How much do phlebotomists make in Virginia?
A median of $46,340 a year, or $22 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 3,600 phlebotomists in Virginia. The national median was $45,230.
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