Patient Care Technician Schools in Joplin, MO

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare patient care technician programs in Joplin, Missouri. 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 Joplin, MO

#1

Crowder College

Neosho, MO 19.6 miles away BOC Score 52.4
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  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 1,235
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Fort Scott Community College

Fort Scott, KS 52.4 miles away BOC Score 49.9
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  • Programs offered: 19
  • Annual completions: 538
  • Online programs available

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#3

NorthWest Arkansas Community College

Bentonville, AR 53 miles away BOC Score 52.6
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  • Programs offered: 47
  • Annual completions: 554
  • Online programs available

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#4

Coffeyville Community College

Coffeyville, KS 61.8 miles away BOC Score 50.7
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  • Programs offered: 30
  • Annual completions: 388
  • Online programs available

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#5

Neosho County Community College

Chanute, KS 66.9 miles away BOC Score 55.0
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  • Programs offered: 42
  • Annual completions: 886
  • Online programs available

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#6

Independence Community College

Independence, KS 67.6 miles away BOC Score 45.4
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  • Programs offered: 17
  • Annual completions: 143
  • Online programs available

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#7

Northeast Technology Center

Pryor, OK 70 miles away BOC Score 60.2
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  • Programs offered: 32
  • Annual completions: 1,714

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#8

Allen County Community College

Iola, KS 77.1 miles away BOC Score 51.4
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  • Programs offered: 14
  • Annual completions: 157
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#9

North Arkansas College

Harrison, AR 98.1 miles away BOC Score 47.0
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  • Programs offered: 55
  • Annual completions: 818
  • Online programs available

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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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