Patient Care Technician Schools in Santa Barbara, CA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare patient care technician programs in Santa Barbara, California. 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 Santa Barbara, CA

#1

Allan Hancock College

Santa Maria, CA 53.5 miles away BOC Score 55.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 53
  • Annual completions: 2,518
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

College of the Canyons

Santa Clarita, CA 65.7 miles away BOC Score 60.9
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  • Programs offered: 54
  • Annual completions: 1,572

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#3

National Career College

Panorama City, CA 74.1 miles away BOC Score 38.7
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  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 244
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Los Angeles Mission College

Sylmar, CA 74.6 miles away BOC Score 38.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 808
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Bakersfield College

Bakersfield, CA 79.9 miles away BOC Score 24.0
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  • Programs offered: 72
  • Annual completions: 1,246

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#6

Angeles College

Los Angeles, CA 85 miles away BOC Score 60.3
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  • Graduation rate: 95%
  • Programs offered: 5
  • Annual completions: 306

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#7

Los Angeles County College of Nursing and Allied Health

Los Angeles, CA 89.3 miles away BOC Score 83.2
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  • Programs offered: 2
  • Annual completions: 40

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#8

High Desert Medical College

Lancaster, CA 91.3 miles away BOC Score 38.6
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  • Graduation rate: 67%
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 1,467

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#9

Platt College-Los Angeles

Alhambra, CA 92.7 miles away BOC Score 54.3
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  • In-state tuition: $14,922
  • Out-of-state tuition: $14,922
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  • Graduation rate: 63%
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 361
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Los Angeles Harbor College

Wilmington, CA 93.5 miles away BOC Score 45.0
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  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 214
  • Online programs available

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California Patient Care Technician Salary Snapshot

California
California Median Pay $47,630 $22.90 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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Career Overview

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