Patient Care Technician Schools in Thornton, CO

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare patient care technician programs in Thornton, Colorado. This guide helps you compare options in your area and understand common questions to ask schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Patient Care Technician Schools Near Thornton, CO

#1

Front Range Community College

Westminster, CO 5 miles away BOC Score 61.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 69
  • Annual completions: 4,371
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Emily Griffith Technical College

Denver, CO 12.2 miles away BOC Score 74.9
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 92%
  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 1,376

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Community College of Denver

Denver, CO 12.7 miles away BOC Score 37.0
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,902
  • Out-of-state tuition: $17,136
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 18%
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 887
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Pima Medical Institute-Denver

Denver, CO 12.7 miles away BOC Score 52.8
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  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 719

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Community College of Aurora

Aurora, CO 15.8 miles away BOC Score 47.0
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,470
  • Out-of-state tuition: $17,070
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  • Graduation rate: 31%
  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 556
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Red Rocks Community College

Lakewood, CO 18.2 miles away BOC Score 64.2
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  • Programs offered: 74
  • Annual completions: 2,794
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Arapahoe Community College

Littleton, CO 21.9 miles away BOC Score 57.3
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  • Programs offered: 47
  • Annual completions: 1,819
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Aims Community College

Greeley, CO 34.4 miles away BOC Score 52.8
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  • Programs offered: 59
  • Annual completions: 2,378
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Morgan Community College

Fort Morgan, CO 66.3 miles away BOC Score 59.9
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  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 387
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Pikes Peak State College

Colorado Springs, CO 80.4 miles away BOC Score 50.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 68
  • Annual completions: 2,895
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Colorado Patient Care Technician Salary Snapshot

Colorado
Colorado Median Pay $47,380 $22.78 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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