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Phlebotomy Classes Near Paloma, CA

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

Eight phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Paloma, CA. The closest is CALRegional Training Institute in Stockton, 35 miles away: a non-credit course that takes 3-12 weeks with a 40-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $2,860 (Campus (formerly MTI College)). The shortest is San Juan Adult Education's february 1 - April 7 non-credit course.

0programs within 25 miles
8within 50 miles
$2,860lowest published cost
3 wkshortest program
$56,040median pay in California

Phlebotomy Programs Nearest Paloma

41 miles

National Career Education

Citrus Heights, CA · #1 in California (85/100)

Lab Assistant, EKG Technician, and Phlebotomist

DiplomaOn campusHybridNCCT NCPTIncludes EKG
Length
As few as 9 months (36 weeks: seven 4-week modules plus about 8-week externship)
Hours
720 clock hours (seven 80-hour modules plus 160-hour externship)
Externship
160 hours
Schedule
Day and Evening
State approval
CDPH-approved (California); program does not by itself grant California certification

See National Career Education's program page: Lab Assistant, EKG Technician, and Phlebotomist

41 miles

Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center

Sacramento, CA · #51 in California (2/100)

Phlebotomy Technician (Phlebotomy Program including CPR Certification)

Non-credit courseOn campus
Length
6 weeks (evening Mon-Thu 5:30-9:30 pm; day Mon-Fri 9:00 am-1:00 pm)
Published cost
$2,995 total (2026-27)
Schedule
Day and Evening
State approval
CDPH-approved (California)

Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center admission and start dates: Phlebotomy Technician (Phlebotomy Program including CPR Certification)

42 miles

Campus (formerly MTI College)

Campus Sacramento, Sacramento, CA · #19 in California (52/100)

Phlebotomy Program

CertificateOn campusNCCT NCPT
Length
Estimated 24 weeks
Hours
14 quarter credits; 160 hours of in-person classroom instruction
Externship
40 hours
Published cost
$2,860 total (2027)
Schedule
Day and Evening
State approval
CDPH-approved (California); graduates may be eligible to apply for CPT I through CDPH-LFS

Open the Campus (formerly MTI College) course details: Phlebotomy Program · 1 more program on the California page

45 miles

Modesto Junior College

Modesto Junior College - West Campus, Modesto, 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

Modesto Junior College admission and start dates: MJC Certified Phlebotomy Technician 1 Program

Every Program Within 50 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 50 miles of Paloma, CA, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
CALRegional Training InstituteStockton, CA35Non-credit course12 wk40 hr
National Career EducationCitrus Heights, CA41Diploma36 wk160 hr
Charles A. Jones Career and Education CenterSacramento, CA41Non-credit course6 wk$2,995
San Juan Adult EducationSacramento, CA41Non-credit course3 wk$2,995
Campus (formerly MTI College)Sacramento, CA42Certificate24 wk40 hr$2,860
Abrams CollegeModesto, CA43Non-credit course3 wk40 hr$3,750
Sierra CollegeRocklin, CA44Certificate16 wk40 hr
Modesto Junior CollegeModesto, CA45Non-credit course35 wk40 hr$4,200

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Paloma

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 two hospitals within 25 miles of Paloma, CA:

  • Sutter Amador Hospital Jackson · 6 miles
  • Mark Twain Medical Center San Andreas · 8 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 Paloma

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Paloma, CA?

CALRegional Training Institute in Stockton, about 35 miles away. Phlebotomy Technician Program takes 3-12 weeks and includes a 40-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Paloma, CA?

Published prices within 50 miles run from $2,860 at Campus (formerly MTI 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 Paloma, CA?

San Juan Adult Education's Phlebotomy Technician Program takes february 1 - April 7, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. Abrams College (3 weeks) is next.

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

Yes. CALRegional Training Institute (Stockton, evening and weekend), National Career Education (Citrus Heights, evening) and Charles A. Jones Career and Education Center (Sacramento, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 7 programs nearby that do.

Which programs near Paloma, CA prepare you for certification?

Three of the eight programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: National Career Education (NCCT NCPT), Campus (formerly MTI College) (NCCT NCPT) 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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