Patient Care Technician Schools in St. Helens, OR

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare patient care technician programs in St. Helens, Oregon. 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 St. Helens, OR

#1

Lower Columbia College

Longview, WA 20.4 miles away BOC Score 66.5
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $4,626
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,003
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 24%
  • Programs offered: 50
  • Annual completions: 165
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Tillamook Bay Community College

Tillamook, OR 55.5 miles away BOC Score 51.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 21
  • Annual completions: 171
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Centralia College

Centralia, WA 59.8 miles away BOC Score 56.5
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 44
  • Annual completions: 572

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#4

Grays Harbor College

Aberdeen, WA 89.2 miles away BOC Score 71.6
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $5,593
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,553
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 35%
  • Programs offered: 40
  • Annual completions: 242
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#5

Clover Park Technical College

Lakewood, WA 92.4 miles away BOC Score 63.9
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $6,634
  • Out-of-state tuition: $6,634
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 42%
  • Programs offered: 61
  • Annual completions: 1,796
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Tacoma Community College

Tacoma, WA 97 miles away BOC Score 68.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 27
  • Annual completions: 911
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#7

Bates Technical College

Tacoma, WA 97.9 miles away BOC Score 65.2
Tuition
  • In-state tuition: $6,027
  • Out-of-state tuition: $12,165
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Key stats
  • Graduation rate: 43%
  • Programs offered: 70
  • Annual completions: 1,263
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

Oregon Patient Care Technician Salary Snapshot

Oregon
Oregon Median Pay $49,830 $23.96 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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Career Overview

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