Phlebotomy School

Phlebotomy Classes Near Calipatria, CA

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

The closest is Palo Verde College in Blythe, 60 miles away. Published prices nearby start at $995 (Grossmont Adult Education, Health Occupations Center). The shortest is Regional Center for Border Health's 2 weeks certificate.

0programs within 25 miles
0within 50 miles
$995lowest published cost
2 wkshortest program
$56,040median pay in California

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Calipatria

90 miles

Grossmont Adult Education, Health Occupations Center

Health Occupations Center, Santee, CA · #3 in California (73/100)

Phlebotomy Technician & Medical Lab Assistant

Non-credit courseOn campusExam fee included
Length
1 semester (5 months, Tue/Thu 8:00 am-4:30 pm) or year-long (10 months, Tue/Thu 5:00-9:00 pm)
Externship
120 hours
Published cost
$995 total (2026-27)
Schedule
Day and Evening
State approval
CDPH-approved (California); leads to CPT I

Read Grossmont Adult Education, Health Occupations Center's requirements: Phlebotomy Technician & Medical Lab Assistant · 1 more program on the California page

92 miles

Escondido Adult School

Escondido Adult School Main Campus, Escondido, CA · #16 in California (57/100)

Phlebotomy Training Academy (accelerated phlebotomy program)

Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPT
Length
Mon-Thu morning or evening sessions, or five Saturdays
Hours
40 hours of phlebotomy class instruction; 80 hours total with externship
Externship
40 hours
Published cost
$1,995 total (2026-27)
Schedule
Day, Evening and Weekend
State approval
CDPH-approved (California), listed under Phlebotomy Training Academy, Escondido

Open the Escondido Adult School course details: Phlebotomy Training Academy (accelerated phlebotomy program)

99 miles

HealthCareerU

HealthCareerU San Diego, San Diego, CA · #30 in California (38/100)

CPT I Full Course (Phlebotomy Training)

Non-credit courseOn campusExam fee included
Length
4 weeks (mornings), 5 weeks (evenings) or 10 weeks (weekends)
Externship
Phlebotomy externship with a healthcare partner
Published cost
$2,700 total (2026)
Schedule
Day, Evening and Weekend
State approval
CDPH-approved (California); leads to CPT I

HealthCareerU admission and start dates: CPT I Full Course (Phlebotomy Training)

Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 100 miles of Calipatria, CA, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Palo Verde CollegeBlythe, CA60CertificateYes
Regional Center for Border HealthSomerton, AZ61Certificate2 wk10 hr
Arizona Western CollegeYuma, AZ72Certificate
Grossmont Adult Education, Health Occupations CenterSantee, CA90Non-credit course22 wk120 hr$995
Escondido Adult SchoolEscondido, CA92Non-credit coursemon-Thu morning or evening sessions40 hr$1,995
AUMT InstituteTemecula, CA98Non-credit course22 wk
High Desert Medical CollegeTemecula, CA98Certificate5 wk40 hr
HealthCareerUSan Diego, CA99Non-credit course4 wkYes$2,700

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Calipatria

Phlebotomists in California earned a median of $56,040 a year ($27 an hour) in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey, $10,810 above the national median of $45,230. The middle half of California's 13,520 phlebotomists earned between $47,800 and $62,790.

Hospitals hire phlebotomists, and so do outpatient labs, blood banks and clinics. Medicare lists one hospital within 25 miles of Calipatria, CA:

  • Pioneers Memorial Healthcare District Brawley · 13 miles

California sets its own rule. California requires a state phlebotomy certificate from the Department of Public Health before you draw blood as a phlebotomist. There are three levels: Limited Phlebotomy Technician for skin punctures, CPT I for skin punctures and venipuncture, and CPT II, which adds arterial punctures. Phlebotomy license requirements by state

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 Calipatria

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Calipatria, CA?

Palo Verde College in Blythe, about 60 miles away. Phlebotomy, COP and includes a clinical externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Calipatria, CA?

Published prices within 100 miles run from $995 at Grossmont Adult Education, Health Occupations Center to $2,700 at HealthCareerU. 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 Calipatria, CA?

Regional Center for Border Health's Phlebotomy Technician takes 2 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. HealthCareerU (4 weeks) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Calipatria, CA?

Yes. Grossmont Adult Education, Health Occupations Center (Santee, evening), Escondido Adult School (Escondido, evening and weekend) and AUMT Institute (Temecula, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 4 programs nearby that do.

Which programs near Calipatria, CA prepare you for certification?

Four of the eight programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Regional Center for Border Health (NHA CPT), Arizona Western College (NHA CPT), Escondido Adult School (NHA CPT) and AUMT Institute (California CPT I).

How much do phlebotomists make in California?

A median of $56,040 a year, or $27 an hour, in the Bureau of Labor Statistics' May 2025 survey of 13,520 phlebotomists in California. The national median was $45,230.

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