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Phlebotomy Classes Near Mc Kittrick, CA

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

Two phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Mc Kittrick, CA. The closest is Kern Valley Medical College in Bakersfield, 32 miles away: a non-credit course that takes 5 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
2within 50 miles
$184lowest published cost
1 wkshortest program
$56,040median pay in California

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Mc Kittrick

37 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

See Bakersfield College's program page: Certified Phlebotomy Technician (MEDS B55), Job Skills Certificate

59 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)

87 miles

Conejo Valley Adult Education

CVAE Main Campus, Thousand Oaks, CA · #14 in California (58/100)

Phlebotomy Technician (Basic Phlebotomy and Advanced Phlebotomy)

Non-credit courseOn campusNHA CPTNCCT NCPTCalifornia CPT I
Length
Basic Phlebotomy 9/15/26-10/15/26, Advanced Phlebotomy 10/20/26-11/19/26 (Tuesdays and Thursdays 6-9 pm)
Hours
Basic 20 hours, Advanced 20 hours, plus 40-hour practicum
Externship
40 hours
Schedule
Evening
State approval
CDPH-approved (California); leads to CPT I

See Conejo Valley Adult Education's program page: Phlebotomy Technician (Basic Phlebotomy and Advanced Phlebotomy)

93 miles

High Desert Medical College

High Desert Medical College, Lancaster, Lancaster, CA · #25 in California (45/100)

Phlebotomy Technician (avocational)

CertificateOn campus
Length
5 weeks: four weeks of classroom training, then a one-week externship
Hours
120 clock hours (80 classroom, 40 externship)
Externship
40 hours
State approval
CDPH-approved (California); page cites BPPE approval and ACCET accreditation

High Desert Medical College admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician (avocational)

Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 100 miles of Mc Kittrick, CA, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Kern Valley Medical CollegeBakersfield, CA32Non-credit course5 wk40 hr$1,800
Bakersfield CollegeBakersfield, CA37Certificate1 wk40 hr$184
Cuesta CollegeSan Luis Obispo, CA59Certificate18 wkYes
Porterville Adult SchoolPorterville, CA63Non-credit course16 wk40 hr$1,650
Ventura Training InstituteCamarillo, CA83Non-credit course9 wk40 hr$2,450
Simi Institute for Careers and EducationSimi Valley, CA87Non-credit course40 hr$1,355
Conejo Valley Adult EducationThousand Oaks, CA87Non-credit coursebasic Phlebotomy 9/15/26-10/15/2640 hr
High Desert Medical CollegeLancaster, CA93Certificate5 wk40 hr
Victor Valley Phlebotomy TrainingPalmdale, CA100Non-credit courseYes$1,800
ABO Phlebotomy SchoolPacoima, CA100Non-credit courseYes

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Mc Kittrick

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.

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 Mc Kittrick

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Mc Kittrick, CA?

Kern Valley Medical College in Bakersfield, about 32 miles away. Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT1) Program takes 5 weeks and includes a 40-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Mc Kittrick, CA?

Published prices within 100 miles run from $184 at Bakersfield College to $2,450 at Ventura Training Institute. 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 Mc Kittrick, 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 Mc Kittrick, CA?

Yes. Cuesta College (San Luis Obispo, evening), Porterville Adult School (Porterville, evening) and Ventura Training Institute (Camarillo, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 4 programs nearby that do.

Which programs near Mc Kittrick, CA prepare you for certification?

Five of the ten programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Kern Valley Medical College (NHA CPT), Bakersfield College (NHA CPT), Simi Institute for Careers and Education (NCCT NCPT) and Conejo Valley Adult Education (NHA CPT, NCCT NCPT and California CPT I), and others.

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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