Patient Care Technician Schools in Oak Ridge, TN

Updated February 20, 2026 Table of Contents

Compare patient care technician programs in Oak Ridge, 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 Oak Ridge, TN

#1

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Harriman

Harriman, TN 14.6 miles away BOC Score 52.1
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Key stats
  • Programs offered: 22
  • Annual completions: 292

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#2

South College

Knoxville, TN 14.9 miles away BOC Score 45.9
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  • Programs offered: 46
  • Annual completions: 1,724
  • Online programs available

Source: IPEDSCollege ScorecardACCSC

#3

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Knoxville

Knoxville, TN 18.4 miles away BOC Score 47.1
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  • Programs offered: 33
  • Annual completions: 1,051

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#4

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Jacksboro

Jacksboro, TN 24.9 miles away BOC Score 65.8
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  • Programs offered: 26
  • Annual completions: 404

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#5

Tennessee College of Applied Technology-Oneida-Huntsville

Huntsville, TN 33.4 miles away BOC Score 50.3
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  • Programs offered: 28
  • Annual completions: 298

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#6

Union Commonwealth University

Barbourville, KY 66.5 miles away BOC Score 30.6
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  • Programs offered: 9
  • Annual completions: 61
  • Online programs available

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#7

Somerset Community College

Somerset, KY 78 miles away BOC Score 47.1
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  • Programs offered: 58
  • Annual completions: 4,729
  • Online programs available

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#8

Academy of Allied Health Careers

Chattanooga, TN 85.4 miles away BOC Score 59.7
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  • Programs offered: 8
  • Annual completions: 405
  • 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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