Patient Care Technician Schools in Hammond, LA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare patient care technician programs in Hammond, Louisiana. 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 Hammond, LA

#1

Compass Career College

Hammond, LA 1.2 miles away BOC Score 28.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 116

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Petra College

Hammond, LA 1.8 miles away
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Key stats
  • Admission rate: 100%
  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 45

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Northshore Technical Community College

Lacombe, LA 33.3 miles away BOC Score 41.6
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  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 3,504
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

River Parishes Community College

Gonzales, LA 35.7 miles away BOC Score 46.0
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 757
  • Online programs available

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#5

Healthcare Training Institute

Kenner, LA 37.1 miles away BOC Score 38.7
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 59%
  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 54

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Delgado Community College

New Orleans, LA 41.6 miles away BOC Score 41.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 85
  • Annual completions: 2,367
  • Online programs available

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#7

Nunez Community College

Chalmette, LA 48.1 miles away BOC Score 44.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 1,212
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#8

Fletcher Technical Community College

Schriever, LA 56.8 miles away BOC Score 45.6
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 48
  • Annual completions: 1,270
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Williams Technical College

Houma, LA 65 miles away BOC Score 47.1
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  • 1340 West Tunnel Boulevard Suite 110 Houma, LA 70360-2816
  • (985) 262-4685
Key stats
  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 127

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

Perkinston, MS 80.6 miles away BOC Score 51.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 75
  • Annual completions: 1,909
  • Online programs available

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Louisiana Patient Care Technician Salary Snapshot

Louisiana
Louisiana Median Pay $30,510 $14.67 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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