Patient Care Technician Schools in Paducah, KY

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare patient care technician programs in Paducah, Kentucky. 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 Paducah, KY

#1

West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Paducah, KY 1.2 miles away BOC Score 56.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 59
  • Annual completions: 3,263
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Shawnee Community College

Ullin, IL 26 miles away BOC Score 51.6
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  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 611
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Southeastern Illinois College

Harrisburg, IL 46.8 miles away BOC Score 37.2
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  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 403

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#4

Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Cape Girardeau, MO 52.1 miles away BOC Score 77.9
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  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 40
  • Online programs available

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#5

John A Logan College

Carterville, IL 52.8 miles away BOC Score 51.1
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  • In-state tuition: $4,630
  • Out-of-state tuition: $7,540
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 61
  • Annual completions: 779
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Hopkinsville Community College

Hopkinsville, KY 64.8 miles away BOC Score 50.6
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  • In-state tuition: $4,728
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,432
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  • Graduation rate: 41%
  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 1,628
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Rend Lake College

Ina, IL 74.7 miles away BOC Score 45.9
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  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 1,101

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#8

Owensboro Community and Technical College

Owensboro, KY 96.8 miles away BOC Score 55.4
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  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 4,904
  • Online programs available

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#9

Jackson State Community College

Jackson, TN 98.8 miles away BOC Score 31.3
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  • Programs offered: 18
  • Annual completions: 281

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Kentucky Patient Care Technician Salary Snapshot

Kentucky
Kentucky Median Pay $38,370 $18.45 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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