Phlebotomy Technician
Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
- Length
- About 4 months
- Hours
- 225 hours
- Schedule
- Evening
Academy of Careers and Technology: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy Technician
Phlebotomy Classes Near 26261 (Richwood, WV)
Three phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of 26261 (Richwood, WV). The closest is Academy of Careers and Technology in Beckley, 46 miles away: a non-credit course that takes about 4 months. The shortest is New River Community and Technical College's one semester certificate.
0programs within 25 miles
3within 50 miles
16 wkshortest program
$39,250median pay in West Virginia
Phlebotomy Programs Nearest 26261
48 miles
New River Community and Technical College
Raleigh County Campus, Beaver, WV · #7 in West Virginia (24/100)
Phlebotomy Technician ASSC (Advanced Skill Set Certificate)
CertificateNHA CPT
- Length
- One semester
- Hours
- 16 program hours
48 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
Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared
| School | Campus | Miles | Credential | Length | Externship | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Academy of Careers and Technology | Beckley, WV | 46 | Non-credit course | 17 wk | ||
| New River Community and Technical College | Beaver, WV | 48 | Certificate | 16 wk | ||
| Mountain Gateway Community College | Clifton Forge, VA | 48 | Non-credit course | Yes |
Working as a Phlebotomist Near 26261 (Richwood, WV)
Phlebotomists in West Virginia earned a median of $39,250 a year ($19 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $5,980 below the national median of $45,230. The middle half of West Virginia's 1,530 phlebotomists earned between $37,770 and $44,570.
Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists three hospitals within 25 miles of 26261 (Richwood, WV):
- Summersville Regional Medical Center Summersville · 17 miles
- Webster Memorial Hospital Webster Springs · 19 miles
- Pocahontas Memorial Hospital Buckeye · 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 26261
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to 26261 (Richwood, WV)?
Academy of Careers and Technology in Beckley, about 46 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician takes about 4 months.
What is the fastest phlebotomy program near 26261 (Richwood, WV)?
New River Community and Technical College's Phlebotomy Technician ASSC (Advanced Skill Set Certificate) takes one semester, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Academy of Careers and Technology (about 4 months) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near 26261 (Richwood, WV)?
Yes. Academy of Careers and Technology (Beckley, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near 26261 (Richwood, WV) prepare you for certification?
Three of the three programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Academy of Careers and Technology (NHA CPT), New River Community and Technical College (NHA CPT) and Mountain Gateway Community College (NHA CPT).
How much do phlebotomists make in West Virginia?
A median of $39,250 a year, or $19 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 1,530 phlebotomists in West Virginia. The national median was $45,230.
More Places Near 26261 (Richwood, WV)
Nearest Towns and Cities
- Summersville 17 mi
- Rainelle 21 mi
- Lewisburg 29 mi
- Ansted 31 mi
- White Sulphur Springs 32 mi
- Fayetteville 33 mi
- Ronceverte 33 mi
- Oak Hill 37 mi
- Mount Hope 41 mi
- Hinton 42 mi
- Montgomery 42 mi
- Beckley 46 mi
Neighboring ZIP Codes
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