Patient Care Technician Schools in Shreveport, LA

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

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

#1

Bossier Parish Community College

Bossier City, LA 10.1 miles away BOC Score 42.3
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 72
  • Annual completions: 1,693
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Northwest Louisiana Technical Community College

Minden, LA 32.1 miles away BOC Score 56.4
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  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 1,546
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Kilgore College

Kilgore, TX 63 miles away BOC Score 58.0
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  • Programs offered: 37
  • Annual completions: 586
  • Online programs available

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#4

University of Arkansas Hope-Texarkana

Hope, AR 81.9 miles away BOC Score 49.9
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  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 520
  • Online programs available

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#5

Northeast Texas Community College

Mount Pleasant, TX 83.2 miles away BOC Score 56.8
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  • Programs offered: 25
  • Annual completions: 424
  • Online programs available

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#6

South Arkansas College

El Dorado, AR 83.3 miles away BOC Score 49.6
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  • Programs offered: 31
  • Annual completions: 771
  • 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

Next Steps

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