Patient Care Technician Schools in Cape Girardeau, MO

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare patient care technician programs in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. 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 Cape Girardeau, MO

#1

Southeast Missouri Hospital College of Nursing and Health Sciences

Cape Girardeau, MO 1 miles away BOC Score 77.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 11
  • Annual completions: 40
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Shawnee Community College

Ullin, IL 28.5 miles away BOC Score 51.6
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  • Programs offered: 41
  • Annual completions: 611
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

John A Logan College

Carterville, IL 39.7 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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  • Graduation rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 61
  • Annual completions: 779
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

West Kentucky Community and Technical College

Paducah, KY 52.7 miles away BOC Score 56.9
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  • Programs offered: 59
  • Annual completions: 3,263
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Southeastern Illinois College

Harrisburg, IL 63.9 miles away BOC Score 37.2
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  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 403

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#6

Rend Lake College

Ina, IL 66.5 miles away BOC Score 45.9
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  • Programs offered: 63
  • Annual completions: 1,101

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#7

Career Center of Southern Illinois

Red Bud, IL 66.6 miles away BOC Score 53.1
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  • Programs offered: 4
  • Annual completions: 112

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#8

Southwestern Illinois College

Belleville, IL 85.7 miles away BOC Score 49.6
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  • Programs offered: 83
  • Annual completions: 3,390
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#9

Kaskaskia College

Centralia, IL 88.7 miles away BOC Score 54.8
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  • In-state tuition: $4,800
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,570
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  • Graduation rate: 49%
  • Programs offered: 75
  • Annual completions: 1,332
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#10

St Louis College of Health Careers-St Louis

Saint Louis, MO 98.9 miles away BOC Score 40.0
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  • Programs offered: 7
  • Annual completions: 72

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Missouri Patient Care Technician Salary Snapshot

Missouri
Missouri Median Pay $37,680 $18.11 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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