Phlebotomy Classes and Training Programs in South Carolina

South Carolina does not license phlebotomists, so no state board stands between you and a job. Employers still expect a national credential such as the NHA CPT or ASCP PBT, and that expectation shapes which program is worth your money.

Training itself is short. Most certificate or diploma programs run roughly 6 to 14 weeks, though the published hours, costs and clinical requirements at South Carolina's technical colleges vary more than the timelines suggest.

The practical risk is a course that teaches theory but cannot document supervised venipunctures, which can leave you ineligible to sit the exam you paid to prepare for.

Best Phlebotomy Schools in South Carolina: Our Ranked List

These ten South Carolina schools are ordered from our own catalog of phlebotomy programs and matched to federal data on cost, debt and outcomes. Only one school here has published program-level earnings, and that figure covers graduates one year after completion, so most entries lean on tuition, clinical hours and exam preparation instead. Graduation rates are institution-wide, not specific to the certificate, and across these colleges they run from about 13% to 42%. Net prices are approximate averages across all students at the college, not a quote for the phlebotomy course itself.

Rank	School	Location	Net price	Best for
#1	Spartanburg Community College	Spartanburg, SC	~$2,400/yr (est.)	Spartanburg-area career changers new to healthcare
Spartanburg Community College runs phlebotomy through its Corporate and Community Education division, which keeps the entry point simple: a 93-hour course with a no-prerequisite NHA pathway at about $2,500 and a more demanding ASCP pathway at about $4,250. The college has kept up public information sessions on phlebotomy, so enrollment is an active pipeline rather than a dormant listing. Instruction covers venipuncture, finger sticks, vein identification and universal precautions. It is also one of the lowest-net-price institutions on this list, which matters if you are paying out of pocket. Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate or Diploma — On-Campus 93 hours of hands-on venipuncture and blood collection training Two pathways: NHA with no prerequisites, or ASCP for advanced certification NHA pathway tuition about $2,500; ASCP pathway about $4,250 Covers universal precautions, vein identification and equipment use ASCP pathway adds background check, 10-panel drug screen and two-step PPD Scholarship funding may be available for South Carolina residents Visit Website
#2	Florence-Darlington Technical College	Florence, SC	$4,600 – $7,000/yr (est.)	Pee Dee residents planning a fall start
Florence-Darlington Technical College treats phlebotomy as a competitive health sciences program with limited seats, and applications are accepted once a year in spring for a fall start, so the calendar shapes your planning more than anything else. Coursework covers blood collection, patient interaction and laboratory procedures, with hands-on practice and clinical work built in. It is a straightforward campus-based route for students in the Florence area who can hit that single annual window. Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate or Diploma — On-Campus Competitive health sciences program with limited enrollment One application window each spring for a fall semester start Trains students for entry-level blood collection and specimen handling Includes patient interaction and laboratory procedure coursework Hands-on training paired with clinical practice Visit Website
#3	Tri-County Technical College	Pendleton, SC	$10,000 – $15,000/yr (est.)	Working adults needing evening classes
Tri-County Technical College offers a short career program that ends in a certification and a QuickJob credential, and it schedules evening sections so working adults can attend. Instruction is face to face, covering venipuncture, specimen collection, patient interaction and lab safety. The college positions the certificate as a fast route into hospitals, clinics and diagnostic labs, and financial aid is available for students who qualify. Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate or Diploma — On-Campus Career program leading to a certification and QuickJob credential Evening class scheduling for students who work daytime hours Face-to-face instruction in venipuncture and specimen collection Covers patient interaction and laboratory safety Financial aid options for students who qualify Visit Website
#4	York Technical College	Rock Hill, SC	~$6,000/yr (est.)
York Technical College builds its phlebotomy certificate around clinical volume: students complete a 120-hour rotation and must log more than 100 successful venipunctures before finishing. Three courses and a single semester get you through, and the program prepares students for the ASCP phlebotomy exam. Classroom work covers medical vocabulary, anatomy and emergency response, while placements happen at accredited hospital labs during daytime hours. Admission requires a high school diploma or equivalent, CPR certification, and health and vaccination records before clinical placement. Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate or Diploma — On-Campus 120-hour clinical rotation with more than 100 successful venipunctures Three total courses, completable in as little as one semester Prepares students for the ASCP phlebotomy certification exam Curriculum includes medical vocabulary, anatomy and emergency response Clinical placements at accredited hospital laboratories CPR certification required; limited clinical slots available Visit Website
#5	Horry-Georgetown Technical College	Conway, SC	~$4,200/yr (est.)
Horry-Georgetown Technical College delivers its phlebotomy certificate through the Grand Strand campus, with 10 credit hours across four courses, a capstone and clinical hours in hospitals and clinics. The curriculum covers venipuncture, specimen collection and safety alongside anatomy, physiology and CPR. Federal program-level data for this award shows graduates earning a median of about $28,964 one year after completion and about $38,185 four years out, the only published earnings figure among these schools. Applicants must be at least 18 and clear a background check and drug screen before clinical work. Phlebotomy Technician, Certificate or Diploma — On-Campus 10 credit hours across four courses, finished in one semester Campus locations in Georgetown and Grand Strand Capstone required, plus clinical hours in hospitals and clinics Prepares students for a phlebotomy certification exam Covers venipuncture, specimen collection and anatomy and physiology CPR certification, criminal background check and drug screen required Visit Website
#6	Midlands Technical College	West Columbia, SC	$5,000 – $15,000/yr (est.)
Midlands Technical College offers two separate routes: a 12-week training certificate with 45 clinical hours and no college application required, and a one-year academic certificate worth 23 credit hours that stacks toward other healthcare credentials. The short certificate costs about $3,599 in program tuition and prepares students for the NHA exam, while the academic version runs about $4,692 and adds biology and medical terminology. Both mix online and classroom instruction with rotations at medical facilities across the Midlands. Phlebotomist Training Certificate — Hybrid 12-week program with 45 clinical hours $3,599 total program tuition No college application required for admission Classroom and online instruction plus simulation practice Eligible to take the NHA national certification exam Clinical rotations with medical facilities across the Midlands Visit Website Phlebotomy Academic Certificate — Hybrid $4,692 total program tuition One-year program, 23 credit hours across 8 courses Full-time and part-time options with hybrid delivery Includes biology and medical terminology coursework Stackable with other healthcare certificates Eligible to sit for a national certification exam Visit Website
#7	Northeastern Technical College	Cheraw, SC	$7,000/yr (est. net price)
Northeastern Technical College combines certified nursing assistant training with phlebotomy in a single certificate, so graduates can work as CNAs or phlebotomists while deciding on a longer healthcare path. Coursework covers patient care basics, medical terminology and blood collection technique, with hands-on practice throughout. The college presents the credential as a stepping stone into its LPN and associate degree nursing programs, which makes it a sensible place to start if nursing is the eventual goal. Nursing Assisting/Phlebotomy, Certificate or Diploma — On-Campus Combined CNA and phlebotomy certificate in one program Covers patient care basics, medical terminology and blood collection Gateway into LPN and associate degree nursing programs Prepares graduates for hospitals, clinics and long-term care settings Visit Website
#8	Williamsburg Technical College	Kingstree, SC	~$10,000/yr (est.)
Williamsburg Technical College carries one of the heavier credit loads on this list at 26 semester hours, including a 6-credit phlebotomy skills course and a 7-credit clinical experience. Students learn venipuncture plus micro collection methods such as dermal and heel sticks, and clinical work happens at healthcare agencies across Williamsburg and nearby counties, so reliable transportation is essential. Admission depends on immunizations, a two-step PPD, a physical exam, AHA BLS CPR certification, a drug screen and a background check. Graduates can sit for the national phlebotomy certification exam. Certificate in Phlebotomy — On-Campus 26 semester hours including a 6-credit phlebotomy skills course 7-credit phlebotomy experience at area healthcare agencies Teaches venipuncture, dermal and heel sticks, and capillary punctures Clinical sites across Williamsburg, Georgetown, Florence, Marion and Clarendon counties AHA BLS CPR, physical exam, drug screen and background check required 77% competency required in allied health courses Visit Website
#9	Central Carolina Technical College	Sumter, SC	~$6,000/yr (est.)
Central Carolina Technical College delivers a 112-hour hybrid certificate that blends online coursework with face-to-face skill sessions and off-site clinical rotations. The program prepares students for the NHA and Certified Phlebotomy Technician exams and covers blood collection methods, universal precautions and patient interaction. Graduates typically move into hospitals, outpatient clinics, diagnostic labs and blood donation centers. It is a practical option in the Sumter area for career changers and working healthcare staff adding a credential. Phlebotomy Technician Certificate Program — Hybrid 112 instructional hours of hybrid online and face-to-face instruction Off-site clinical rotations in working medical environments Prepares students for the NHA and Certified Phlebotomy Technician exams Covers blood collection methods and universal precautions Emphasizes accuracy, safety and compassionate patient care Graduates work in hospitals, outpatient clinics, labs and blood centers Visit Website
#10	Denmark Technical College	Denmark, SC	$15,000 – $20,000/yr (est.)
Denmark Technical College offers the fully online option on this list: a 200-hour asynchronous course with up to 12 months to finish, a practice arm and phlebotomy kit shipped after enrollment, and an NHA CPT exam voucher included in the tuition. Video assignments are submitted for instructor feedback, and CPR certification through the American Red Cross is built in. Students who still need the NHA's clinical requirement can pursue an optional clinical experience. The course does not meet licensure requirements in California or Washington, which matters only if you plan to relocate. Certified Phlebotomy Technician (Vouchers and Lab Included), Certificate or Diploma — Online 200 course hours, fully online and self-paced Up to 12 months to complete; rolling admissions NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam voucher included Practice arm and phlebotomy kit shipped after enrollment Optional clinical experience to meet NHA requirements CPR certification through the American Red Cross included High school diploma or equivalent required for the NHA exam Visit Website

Cheapest Phlebotomy Programs in South Carolina

Sorted by average net price, the five rows below are the lowest-cost options on this list. The tuition columns show each college's published in-state and out-of-state tuition, and the in-state rate applies to South Carolina residents only. The net price column is the college's average price after grant aid for first-time undergraduates, not the sticker price of the phlebotomy certificate itself, and no program here is free. Budget separately for national exam fees, a background check, drug screening, CPR certification, and uniforms, then use the total-cost section further down to compare those extras side by side.

Community College, Private Training Center, or Hospital Training: How to Choose

Approval status and admission requirements are the two things to pin down before day one in a South Carolina phlebotomy program. Ask the program directly, in writing, and do not rely on marketing language. Approval and admission rules differ from school to school, and 2026 sources show no single statewide standard.

Verify Accreditation or Approval

Start with the program's own website, then cross-check with the South Carolina Technical College System, NAACLS, and any relevant state or professional association listings. Ask each program for the name and contact details of its accrediting or approving body, then confirm it with that body. Not every program here is NAACLS accredited, and some sources only say completion makes you eligible for a national exam. Tri-County Technical College, for example, says graduates may sit the ASCP exam.¹ Eligibility for an exam is not the same as accreditation.

Confirm Admission Requirements

Requirements vary widely. Southern Carolina Technical College lists a high school diploma or GED, a background check, a drug screen, and a 2-step PPD test. Southern Crescent Technical College sets a minimum age of 18, an assessment, specified prerequisite courses, a physical, a drug screen, and a background check.² South College, a private option, requires age 18, a background check and a drug screen, and tells students that live draws will be performed on them.³ Southern State College asks for college acceptance first, a high school transcript, and a signed pre-application checklist.⁵ One technical college certificate is dual-enrollment only, for students 16 and up.⁴

USC Sumter publishes general freshman admission rules (diploma or GED, 2.0 GPA, 20 college-preparatory units), but nothing confirms a phlebotomy program there, so ask before assuming one exists. I found no verifiable 2026 requirements for a specific hospital-based program, so call hospital education departments yourself.

When you contact each school, ask about:

• Prerequisites: required courses, assessments, and age limits.
• Screening: background check, drug screen, and how records affect clinical placement.
• Health compliance: immunizations, PPD testing, and physical exams.
• Schedule: day, evening, or weekend options and total length.
• Clinical placement: who arranges sites and how many live draws are documented.

Compare and Commit

Use school and program websites for specifics, BLS.gov for occupational and wage context, and certifying organizations for exam and accreditation details. Requirements and approvals change, so confirm current details with the program. Request written program information, ask your questions during the admissions interview, and get costs and timelines in writing before you commit to a community college, private center, or hospital pathway.

Phlebotomy Certification in South Carolina: No State License, but Employers Expect National Certification

A state-issued license and a national credential are two different things, and in South Carolina only the second one is in play.

No State License, No State Exam

South Carolina does not license phlebotomists at the state level. There is no state exam to pass and no state registry to join, because the state leaves the question of credentials to employers and training programs. Only California, Louisiana, Nevada and Washington license phlebotomists at state level. Everywhere else, South Carolina included, certification is voluntary in the legal sense but commonly expected on the hiring side.

What Employers Actually Ask For

Voluntary does not mean optional in practice. South Carolina employers may require or prefer national certification alongside formal training, clinical experience, CPR or BLS, background checks, drug screens, immunizations and health screenings. A 2026 ScionHealth posting in Hartsville asked for a high school diploma or GED, preferred formal phlebotomy training and preferred certification, without naming a certifying organization.

The four exams you will see referenced are the NHA CPT, ASCP PBT, AMT RPT and NCCT NCPT. South Carolina program pages document the first three most clearly: South Carolina Technical College runs both an NHA and an ASCP pathway, Midlands Technical College prepares students for NHA certification, and Southern State College graduates are eligible for the AMT RPT, ASCP PBT or NHA CPT. NCCT's exam appears on national lists that cover the state, but no South Carolina employer posting or program page reviewed here names it specifically. Treat that as a visibility difference, not proof that any hospital system prefers one credential over another.

Check the Posting Before You Enroll

Read current postings from the hospitals, reference labs and blood centers you want to work for, and note which credential each names. Then choose a program whose exam pathway matches. Requirements shift by employer and by location, so confirm before you pay tuition.

Where South Carolina Phlebotomists Work

Where do phlebotomy jobs in South Carolina actually sit once training ends? Mostly in outpatient lab networks and hospital labs, with a smaller share in blood collection and research settings.

Outpatient labs and patient service centers

Quest Diagnostics runs patient service centers and traveling territory routes across the Lowcountry. Its 2026 South Carolina postings included a Phlebotomist III territory role based in Summerville at $22.38+ per hour with three years of experience required¹, plus Phlebotomist II roles in Bluffton at $20.00+ per hour with rotating weekends.² Goose Creek and Mount Pleasant also appeared as patient service center locations. Territory versions of these jobs mean driving between draw sites rather than staying in one building. Labcorp hires float phlebotomists as well; a 2026 Surfside Beach float covered venipuncture and capillary collections for all ages along with drug screens, paternity and alcohol testing.³

Hospitals and clinic labs

Hospital systems are the other large employer group, and postings show the range of work. McLeod Health advertised a full-time night phlebotomist at its Seacoast location in Little River, and Mako Medical listed a Myrtle Beach phlebotomist role. Large systems such as Prisma Health, MUSC, Roper St. Francis and Self Regional staff inpatient and outpatient draw stations, though current 2026 openings at each were not confirmed in this review. Expect evening, weekend and holiday shifts in hospital settings.

Blood centers and research

Donor collection and clinical research sites hire phlebotomists for high-volume draws. Headlands Research in Myrtle Beach posted a combined laboratory coordinator and phlebotomist role, and blood centers around the state recruit collectors on their own schedules.

Where the jobs cluster

The Lowcountry (Charleston, Mount Pleasant, Summerville, Goose Creek, Bluffton) and the Grand Strand (Myrtle Beach, Little River, Surfside Beach) showed the most verifiable 2026 hiring activity, with Columbia and Orangeburg appearing in lab listings.

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