Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Somes Bar
One phlebotomy program trains students within 50 miles of Somes Bar, CA. The closest is College of the Redwoods in Crescent City, 41 miles away: a non-credit course that takes one semester with a 40-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $1,940 (Klamath Community College). The shortest is Klamath Community College's 10 weeks non-credit course.
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
Questions About Phlebotomy Training Near Somes Bar
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Somes Bar, CA?
College of the Redwoods in Crescent City, about 41 miles away. Phlebotomy takes one semester and includes a 40-hour externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Somes Bar, CA?
Published prices within 160 miles run from $1,940 at Klamath Community College to $3,000 at Mendocino County Office of Education. 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 Somes Bar, CA?
Klamath Community College's Phlebotomy takes 10 weeks, the shortest stated length within 160 miles. Umpqua Community College (11 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Somes Bar, CA?
Yes. College of the Redwoods (Crescent City, evening) and Mendocino County Office of Education (Ukiah, evening) run evening or weekend sessions.
Which programs near Somes Bar, CA prepare you for certification?
Three of the five programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: College of the Redwoods (NHA CPT and California CPT I), Rogue Community College (NHA CPT) and Klamath Community College (NHA CPT and AMT RPT).
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.