Patient Care Technician Schools in Bristol, TN

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare patient care technician programs in Bristol, Tennessee. 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 Bristol, TN

#1

Mayland Community College

Spruce Pine, NC 44.3 miles away BOC Score 54.9
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 155
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Southeast Kentucky Community & Technical College

Cumberland, KY 51.8 miles away BOC Score 48.1
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  • Programs offered: 51
  • Annual completions: 1,799
  • Online programs available

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#3

McDowell Technical Community College

Marion, NC 63.8 miles away BOC Score 43.6
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  • Programs offered: 35
  • Annual completions: 308

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#4

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College

Asheville, NC 70.9 miles away BOC Score 44.6
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  • Programs offered: 64
  • Annual completions: 1,663
  • Online programs available

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#5

Surry Community College

Dobson, NC 84.1 miles away BOC Score 57.7
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  • Programs offered: 38
  • Annual completions: 593
  • Online programs available

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#6

Blue Ridge Community College

Flat Rock, NC 87.2 miles away BOC Score 57.3
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  • Programs offered: 39
  • Annual completions: 515
  • Online programs available

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#7

Union Commonwealth University

Barbourville, KY 95.2 miles away BOC Score 30.6
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  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 61
  • Online programs available

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#8

Cleveland Community College

Shelby, NC 97.1 miles away BOC Score 46.6
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  • Programs offered: 45
  • Annual completions: 837
  • Online programs available

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Tennessee Patient Care Technician Salary Snapshot

Tennessee
Tennessee Median Pay $37,990 $18.27 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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