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Phlebotomy Classes Near Elk Creek, VA

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

Five phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Elk Creek, VA, two of them within 25. The closest is Wilkes Community College in Sparta, 16 miles away with a 104-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $180 (Surry Community College). The shortest is Virginia Highlands Community College's 13 weeks non-credit course.

2programs within 25 miles
5within 50 miles
$180lowest published cost
13 wkshortest program
$46,340median pay in Virginia

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Elk Creek

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Elk Creek, VA, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Wilkes Community CollegeSparta, NC16Non-credit course104 hr$196
Wytheville Community CollegeWytheville, VA16Certificate32 wkYes
Surry Community CollegeDobson, NC37Non-credit course17 wk56 hr$180
New River Community CollegeDublin, VA38Non-credit course
Virginia Highlands Community CollegeAbingdon, VA43Non-credit course13 wk$778

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Elk Creek

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 three hospitals within 25 miles of Elk Creek, VA:

  • Wythe County Community Hospital Wytheville · 15 miles
  • Twin County Regional Hospital Galax · 16 miles
  • Smyth County Community Hospital Marion · 20 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 Elk Creek

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Elk Creek, VA?

Wilkes Community College in Sparta, about 16 miles away. Phlebotomy and includes a 104-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Elk Creek, VA?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $180 at Surry Community College to $778 at Virginia Highlands 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 Elk Creek, VA?

Virginia Highlands Community College's Phlebotomy Technician takes 13 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Surry Community College (4 months) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Elk Creek, VA?

Yes. Wilkes Community College (Sparta, evening) and Surry Community College (Dobson, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Elk Creek, VA prepare you for certification?

Three of the five programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Wilkes Community College (NHA CPT and ASCP PBT), Wytheville Community College (ASCP PBT) and Virginia Highlands Community College (NHA CPT).

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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