Patient Care Technician Schools in Prichard, AL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare patient care technician programs in Prichard, Alabama. Use this page to compare local programs, review typical training formats, and find nearby schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Patient Care Technician Schools Near Prichard, AL

#1

Bishop State Community College

Mobile, AL 6.9 miles away BOC Score 42.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 1,152
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, FL 58.8 miles away BOC Score 61.5
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  • Programs offered: 90
  • Annual completions: 1,840
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, MS 59.9 miles away BOC Score 51.3
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  • Programs offered: 75
  • Annual completions: 1,909
  • Online programs available

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#4

Radford M Locklin Technical College

Milton, FL 61.8 miles away BOC Score 57.2
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  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 466

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#5

Jones County Junior College

Ellisville, MS 85 miles away BOC Score 45.6
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  • Programs offered: 47
  • Annual completions: 1,233
  • Online programs available

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Alabama Patient Care Technician Salary Snapshot

Alabama
Alabama Median Pay $34,140 $16.41 per hour
U.S. Median Pay $42,260 $20.32 per hour
Data Year: 2025 SOC: 31-1131 Source: BLS OEWS

What to Compare (Quick Checklist)

  • CPCT/A or NCPCT certification exam prep and pass rates
  • Clinical externship hours in hospital or clinic settings
  • Phlebotomy, EKG, and patient care skills included
  • CNA certification included or required as prerequisite
  • State scope of practice for patient care technicians

Next Steps

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