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Phlebotomy Classes Near Five Points, CA

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

One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Five Points, CA. The closest is California Institute of Medical Science in Clovis, 41 miles away: a non-credit course that takes 15 weeks with a 40-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $184 (Bakersfield College). The shortest is Bakersfield College's one semester certificate.

0programs within 25 miles
1within 50 miles
$184lowest published cost
1 wkshortest program
$56,040median pay in California

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Five Points

79 miles

Cuesta College

San Luis Obispo Campus, San Luis Obispo, CA · #27 in California (43/100)

Phlebotomy (PHLB 109A/B)

CertificateOn campus
Length
18 weeks (1 semester)
Hours
3.0 credits (PHLB 109A 2.0 lecture/skills, PHLB 109B 1.0 clinical externship)
Externship
PHLB 109B clinical externship; placements set by the instructor
Published cost
$46 per credit (2026-27)
Schedule
Evening
State approval
CDPH-approved (California); leads to CPT I

Cuesta College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy (PHLB 109A/B)

91 miles

Bakersfield College

Panorama Campus, Bakersfield, CA · #4 in California (70/100)

Certified Phlebotomy Technician (MEDS B55), Job Skills Certificate

CertificateOn campusNHA CPT
Length
One semester; fall/spring classes meet 4 hours a day, 3 days a week, plus one week of clinical training
Hours
4.0 units; minimum of 108 hours of training (40 hours lecture, 14 hours lab skills)
Externship
40 hours
Published cost
$184 total (2026-27)
Schedule
Day
State approval
CDPH-approved (California); leads to state certification (CPT I) through CDPH Laboratory Field Services

Bakersfield College: dates, cost and how to apply: Certified Phlebotomy Technician (MEDS B55), Job Skills Certificate

99 miles

Modesto Junior College

Ceres Adult School, Ceres, CA · #18 in California (53/100)

MJC Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 Program

Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPTCalifornia CPT IExam fee included
Length
Approximately 6 to 8 months
Hours
84 hours of classroom didactic instruction plus 40-hour externship
Externship
40 hours
Sticks required
Minimum of 50 successful venipunctures (stretch goal 100 or more)
Published cost
$4,200 total (2026-27)
Schedule
Weekend and Evening
State approval
CDPH-approved (California); leads to CPT I

See Modesto Junior College's program page: MJC Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 Program

Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 100 miles of Five Points, CA, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
California Institute of Medical ScienceClovis, CA41Non-credit course15 wk40 hr
Porterville Adult SchoolPorterville, CA63Non-credit course16 wk40 hr$1,650
Cuesta CollegeSan Luis Obispo, CA79Certificate18 wkYes
Central Coast CollegeSalinas, CA88Certificate12 wk40 hr
Kern Valley Medical CollegeBakersfield, CA91Non-credit course5 wk40 hr$1,800
Bakersfield CollegeBakersfield, CA91Certificate1 wk40 hr$184
Modesto Junior CollegeCeres, CA99Non-credit course35 wk40 hr$4,200

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Five Points

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 Five Points, CA:

  • Coalinga Regional Medical Center Coalinga · 18 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 Five Points

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Five Points, CA?

California Institute of Medical Science in Clovis, about 41 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician takes 15 weeks and includes a 40-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Five Points, CA?

Published prices within 100 miles run from $184 at Bakersfield College to $4,200 at Modesto Junior 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 Five Points, CA?

Bakersfield College's Certified Phlebotomy Technician (MEDS B55), Job Skills Certificate takes one semester, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Kern Valley Medical College (5 weeks) is next.

Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Five Points, CA?

Yes. Porterville Adult School (Porterville, evening), Cuesta College (San Luis Obispo, evening) and Modesto Junior College (Ceres, weekend and evening) run evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Five Points, CA prepare you for certification?

Three of the seven programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Kern Valley Medical College (NHA CPT), Bakersfield College (NHA CPT) and Modesto Junior College (NHA CPT and 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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