Patient Care Technician Schools in Lakeland, FL

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare patient care technician programs in Lakeland, Florida. 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 Lakeland, FL

#1

South Florida State College

Avon Park, FL 41.7 miles away BOC Score 73.8
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $3,165
  • Out-of-state tuition: $11,859
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 49%
  • Programs offered: 69
  • Annual completions: 533
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Pasco-Hernando State College

New Port Richey, FL 47.7 miles away BOC Score 65.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 67
  • Annual completions: 1,097
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Fred K Marchman Technical College

New Port Richey, FL 48.4 miles away BOC Score 53.8
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 69%
  • Programs offered: 24
  • Annual completions: 338

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Orange Technical College

Orlando, FL 48.7 miles away BOC Score 49.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 600

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Ana G. Mendez University

Orlando, FL 49.2 miles away
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 29
  • Annual completions: 1,260
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Ultimate Medical Academy

Clearwater, FL 51.1 miles away BOC Score 51.4
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 15
  • Annual completions: 13,581
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Manatee Technical College

Bradenton, FL 54 miles away BOC Score 62.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 76
  • Annual completions: 1,271

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Cambridge College of Healthcare & Technology

Altamonte Springs, FL 54.2 miles away BOC Score 34.7
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  • 460 E. Altamonte Drive, 3rd Floor Altamonte Springs, FL 32701
  • (407) 265-8383
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 310

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Lake Technical College

Eustis, FL 56.1 miles away BOC Score 47.2
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 36
  • Annual completions: 1,152
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Suncoast Technical College

Sarasota, FL 62.8 miles away BOC Score 47.7
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 51%
  • Programs offered: 43
  • Annual completions: 1,238
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

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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