Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician program prepares a graduate to work as an entry-level Patient Care Technician in a clinic, hospital, wound care centers or long-term care facility. The Patient Care Technician performs routine tasks under the supervision of doctors, nurses and other medical professionals in monitoring the patients condition and providing basic patient care. The PCT plays a vital role in the healthcare delivery team since they often have more direct patient contact than any other team member including doctors and nurses. The program provides the PCT the opportunity to gain additional skills to be prepared to perform routine patient care treatments including lab tests, EKG's simple dressing changes, phlebotomy, current technology. Upon successful completion of the program, the student will be eligible to take the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) National certification exam for Certified Patient Care Technician.