Phlebotomy Classes in Bakersfield
2 phlebotomy training programs in Bakersfield, California. Compare program length, externship hours and certification prep before you contact anyone.
California licenses phlebotomists
California is one of only four states that license phlebotomists. You need a CDPH Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) certificate, which requires 40 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of practical training, including a documented 50 venipunctures and 10 skin punctures.
Confirm current requirements with California Department of Public Health (CDPH) before enrolling — requirements change and only the state agency is authoritative.
2 phlebotomy programs in Bakersfield
What phlebotomists earn in California
The median phlebotomist in California earns $56,040 a year ($26.94/hour), across about 13,520 people employed statewide. A state median blends its expensive metros with its rural counties, so Bakersfield wages may sit above or below it.
Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. See all 50 states compared.
Phlebotomy training in Bakersfield: common questions
How many phlebotomy schools are there in Bakersfield?
There are 2 phlebotomy training programs in Bakersfield, California listed on PhlebGuide.
Do Bakersfield phlebotomy programs include an externship?
None of the 2 Bakersfield listings currently confirm an included externship. Ask each school directly: certification requires documented live draws, and arranging clinical hours yourself is significantly harder than having the school place you.
Do I need a licence to work as a phlebotomist in California?
California is one of only four states that license phlebotomists. You need a CDPH Certified Phlebotomy Technician I (CPT I) certificate, which requires 40 hours of classroom instruction and 40 hours of practical training, including a documented 50 venipunctures and 10 skin punctures.
What do phlebotomists earn in California?
The median phlebotomist in California earns $56,040 a year ($26.94 an hour), across roughly 13,520 people employed in the state. Source: BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025.
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