Programs checked on each school's own site, November 2026 · Distances measured from the center of Warner Springs
Seven phlebotomy programs train students within 50 miles of Warner Springs, CA. The closest is Escondido Adult School in Escondido, 28 miles away: a non-credit course that takes mon-Thu morning or evening sessions with a 40-hour externship. Published prices nearby start at $995 (Grossmont Adult Education, Health Occupations Center). The shortest is HealthCareerU's 4 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 Warner Springs
Where is the closest phlebotomy program to Warner Springs, CA?
Escondido Adult School in Escondido, about 28 miles away. Phlebotomy Training Academy (accelerated phlebotomy program) takes mon-Thu morning or evening sessions and includes a 40-hour externship.
How much do phlebotomy classes cost near Warner Springs, CA?
Published prices within 50 miles run from $995 at Grossmont Adult Education, Health Occupations Center to $2,700 at HealthCareerU. 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 Warner Springs, CA?
HealthCareerU's CPT I Full Course (Phlebotomy Training) takes 4 weeks, the shortest stated length within 50 miles. High Desert Medical College (5 weeks) is next.
Are there evening or weekend phlebotomy classes near Warner Springs, CA?
Yes. Escondido Adult School (Escondido, evening and weekend), AUMT Institute (Temecula, evening) and Grossmont Adult Education, Health Occupations Center (Santee, evening) run evening or weekend sessions, among 4 programs nearby that do.
Which programs near Warner Springs, CA prepare you for certification?
Two of the seven programs listed here name a national exam on their own pages: Escondido Adult School (NHA CPT) and AUMT Institute (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.