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Phlebotomy Classes Near Sequoia National Park, CA

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

One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Sequoia National Park, CA. The closest is Porterville Adult School in Porterville, 41 miles away: a non-credit course that takes one semester 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 Sequoia National Park

85 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 admission and start dates: Certified Phlebotomy Technician (MEDS B55), Job Skills Certificate

Every Program Within 100 Miles, Compared

Phlebotomy programs within 100 miles of Sequoia National Park, CA, nearest first. Blank cells: the school's page doesn't give that figure.
SchoolCampusMilesCredentialLengthExternshipCost
Porterville Adult SchoolPorterville, CA41Non-credit course16 wk40 hr$1,650
California Institute of Medical ScienceClovis, CA56Non-credit course15 wk40 hr
Bakersfield CollegeBakersfield, CA85Certificate1 wk40 hr$184
Kern Valley Medical CollegeBakersfield, CA89Non-credit course5 wk40 hr$1,800

Working as a Phlebotomist Near Sequoia National Park

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 Sequoia National Park

Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Sequoia National Park, CA?

Porterville Adult School in Porterville, about 41 miles away. PAS Phlebotomy Program takes one semester and includes a 40-hour externship.

How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Sequoia National Park, CA?

Published prices within 100 miles run from $184 at Bakersfield College to $1,800 at Kern Valley Medical 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 Sequoia National Park, 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 Sequoia National Park, CA?

Yes. Porterville Adult School (Porterville, evening) runs evening or weekend sessions.

Which programs near Sequoia National Park, CA prepare you for certification?

Two of the four programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Bakersfield College (NHA CPT) and Kern Valley Medical College (NHA CPT).

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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