Patient Care Technician Schools in Ft. Walton Beach, FL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare patient care technician programs in Ft. Walton Beach, Florida. 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 Ft. Walton Beach, FL

#1

Radford M Locklin Technical College

Milton, FL 32.5 miles away BOC Score 57.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 466

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Pensacola State College

Pensacola, FL 34.9 miles away BOC Score 61.5
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  • Programs offered: 90
  • Annual completions: 1,840
  • Online programs available

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#3

Emerald Coast Technical College

DeFuniak Springs, FL 36.1 miles away BOC Score 57.6
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  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 165

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#4

Gulf Coast State College

Panama City, FL 55.8 miles away BOC Score 64.4
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  • Programs offered: 59
  • Annual completions: 687
  • Online programs available

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#5

Florida Panhandle Technical College

Chipley, FL 67.8 miles away BOC Score 39.3
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  • Programs offered: 47
  • Annual completions: 396

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#6

Chipola College

Marianna, FL 86.3 miles away BOC Score 64.2
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  • In-state tuition: $3,120
  • Out-of-state tuition: $8,950
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  • Graduation rate: 57%
  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 414
  • Online programs available

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#7

Bishop State Community College

Mobile, AL 87.6 miles away BOC Score 42.3
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  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 1,152
  • Online programs available

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Florida Patient Care Technician Salary Snapshot

Florida
Florida Median Pay $37,510 $18.03 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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