Patient Care Technician Schools in Chattanooga, TN

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

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

#1

Academy of Allied Health Careers

Chattanooga, TN 3.7 miles away BOC Score 59.7
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 405
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

Georgia Northwestern Technical College

Rome, GA 58.3 miles away BOC Score 53.6
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  • Programs offered: 113
  • Annual completions: 4,534
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman

Harriman, TN 71.6 miles away BOC Score 52.1
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  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 292

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#4

J. F. Drake State Community and Technical College

Huntsville, AL 77.7 miles away BOC Score 28.9
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  • Programs offered: 23
  • Annual completions: 329

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#5

Snead State Community College

Boaz, AL 79.4 miles away BOC Score 53.0
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  • Programs offered: 12
  • Annual completions: 208
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#6

Chattahoochee Technical College

Marietta, GA 87.9 miles away BOC Score 52.1
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  • Programs offered: 100
  • Annual completions: 6,004
  • Online programs available

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#7

South College

Knoxville, TN 92.3 miles away BOC Score 45.9
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  • Programs offered: 46
  • Annual completions: 1,724
  • Online programs available

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#8

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN 94.8 miles away BOC Score 47.1
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  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 1,051

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#9

West Georgia Technical College

Waco, GA 95 miles away BOC Score 51.0
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  • Programs offered: 95
  • Annual completions: 4,107
  • Online programs available

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#10

Lanier Technical College

Gainesville, GA 97.9 miles away BOC Score 51.3
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  • Programs offered: 106
  • Annual completions: 3,421
  • 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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Career Overview

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