Phlebotomy Classes in Baton Rouge
4 phlebotomy training programs in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Compare program length, externship hours and certification prep before you contact anyone.
Louisiana licenses phlebotomists
Louisiana is one of only four states that license phlebotomists, through the State Board of Medical Examiners. Confirm the current requirements with the board before you enrol.
Confirm current requirements with Louisiana State Board of Medical Examiners before enrolling — requirements change and only the state agency is authoritative.
4 phlebotomy programs in Baton Rouge
Baton Rouge Community College
Fortis College - Baton Rouge
Franciscan Missionaries of Our Lady University - Phlebotomy
Phlebotomy Training Specialists - Baton Rouge
What phlebotomists earn in Louisiana
The median phlebotomist in Louisiana earns $36,120 a year ($17.36/hour), across about 3,410 people employed statewide. A state median blends its expensive metros with its rural counties, so Baton Rouge wages may sit above or below it.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. See all 50 states compared.
Phlebotomy training in Baton Rouge: common questions
How many phlebotomy schools are there in Baton Rouge?
There are 4 phlebotomy training programs in Baton Rouge, Louisiana listed on PhlebGuide, including 2 in-person. Contact the remaining schools to confirm their format.
Do Baton Rouge phlebotomy programs include an externship?
None of the 4 Baton Rouge listings currently confirm an included externship. Ask each school directly: certification requires documented live draws, and arranging clinical hours yourself is significantly harder than having the school place you.
Do I need a licence to work as a phlebotomist in Louisiana?
Louisiana is one of only four states that license phlebotomists, through the State Board of Medical Examiners. Confirm the current requirements with the board before you enrol.
What do phlebotomists earn in Louisiana?
The median phlebotomist in Louisiana earns $36,120 a year ($17.36 an hour), across roughly 3,410 people employed in the state. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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