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Phlebotomy Classes Near Paicines, CA

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

One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Paicines, CA. The closest is Central Coast College in Salinas, 39 miles away: a certificate that takes 12 weeks with a 40-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $3,750 (Abrams College). The shortest is Abrams College's 3 weeks non-credit course.

0programs within 25 miles
1within 50 miles
$3,750lowest published cost
3 wkshortest program
$56,040median pay in California

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Paicines

72 miles

Institute for Business and Technology

North San Jose Campus, San Jose, CA · #2 in California (83/100)

Lab Assistant, EKG Technician / Phlebotomist

DiplomaOn campusNCCT NCPTCalifornia CPT IIncludes EKG
Length
As few as 9 months (about five hours a day, Monday through Thursday)
Hours
720 clock hours (seven 80-hour modules plus 160-hour externship)
Externship
160 hours
Sticks required
Minimum of 50 successful blood draws and 10 successful skin punctures
Schedule
Day and Evening
State approval
CDPH-approved (California); leads to CPT I

See Institute for Business and Technology's program page: Lab Assistant, EKG Technician / Phlebotomist

76 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

Read Modesto Junior College's requirements: MJC Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 Program

85 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: dates, cost and how to apply: Phlebotomy (PHLB 109A/B)

Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 100 miles of Paicines, CA, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Central Coast CollegeSalinas, CA39Certificate12 wk40 hr
Institute for Business and TechnologySan Jose, CA72Diploma39 wk160 hr
California Institute of Medical ScienceClovis, CA75Non-credit course15 wk40 hr
Modesto Junior CollegeCeres, CA76Non-credit course35 wk40 hr$4,200
Abrams CollegeModesto, CA81Non-credit course3 wk40 hr$3,750
Cuesta CollegeSan Luis Obispo, CA85Certificate18 wkYes

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Paicines

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 Paicines, CA:

  • Southern Monterey County Memorial Hospital King City · 22 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 Paicines

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Paicines, CA?

Central Coast College in Salinas, about 39 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician - Avocational Program takes 12 weeks and includes a 40-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Paicines, CA?

Published prices within 100 miles run from $3,750 at Abrams 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 Paicines, CA?

Abrams College's Phlebotomy & E.K.G. Technician takes 3 weeks, the shortest stated length within 100 miles. Central Coast College (12 weeks) is next.

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

Yes. Institute for Business and Technology (San Jose, evening), Modesto Junior College (Ceres, weekend and evening) and Abrams College (Modesto, evening and weekend) run evening or weekend sessions, among 4 programs nearby that do.

Which programs near Paicines, CA prepare you for certification?

Two of the six programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Institute for Business and Technology (NCCT NCPT and California CPT I) 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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