Patient Care Technician Schools in Gainesville, FL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare patient care technician programs in Gainesville, Florida. Browse local listings and compare schedules, training formats, and total costs before contacting schools. Program availability, admissions requirements, costs, and outcomes vary by school, contact schools directly to confirm details.

Patient Care Technician Schools Near Gainesville, FL

#1

Santa Fe College

Gainesville, FL 5.3 miles away BOC Score 63.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 77
  • Annual completions: 1,446
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

North Florida Technical College

Starke, FL 23.1 miles away BOC Score 55.3
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  • Graduation rate: 74%
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 212

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Marion Technical College

Ocala, FL 36.7 miles away BOC Score 68.1
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  • Programs offered: 46
  • Annual completions: 1,133
  • Online programs available

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#4

Florida Gateway College

Lake City, FL 37.9 miles away BOC Score 63.5
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  • Programs offered: 46
  • Annual completions: 889
  • Online programs available

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#5

Rasmussen University-Florida

Ocala, FL 38.4 miles away BOC Score 53.3
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  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 948
  • Online programs available

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#6

Saint Johns River State College

Palatka, FL 39.9 miles away BOC Score 67.6
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  • In-state tuition: $2,591
  • Out-of-state tuition: $9,335
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  • Graduation rate: 47%
  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 488
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Riveroak Technical College

Live Oak, FL 56.8 miles away BOC Score 46.3
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  • Graduation rate: 71%
  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 231

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Florida State College at Jacksonville

Jacksonville, FL 60.9 miles away BOC Score 72.4
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  • Programs offered: 97
  • Annual completions: 3,062
  • Online programs available

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#9

Flagler Technical College

Palm Coast, FL 69.6 miles away BOC Score 61.4
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  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 130

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#10

Lake Technical College

Eustis, FL 70.6 miles away BOC Score 47.2
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  • Programs offered: 36
  • 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

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