Patient Care Technician

Program Overview

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) program prepares you for a rewarding career in healthcare, equipping you with the essential skills to work in hospitals. Graduates will gain proficiency in measuring and recording vital signs, performing CPR and First Aid, assisting in medical examinations, conducting electrocardiograms (EKGs), phlebotomy, and other basic laboratory procedures.

The program combines both theoretical coursework and hands-on clinical training, ensuring that students are well-prepared to meet the curriculum standards set by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT), American Medical Technologists (AMT), and the New York State Education Department (NYSED).

Certification Eligibility of Patient Care Technicians (PCTs)

Upon completion, graduates will be eligible to take the following nationally recognized certifications from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA):

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Why Become a Patient Care Technician (PCT)?

This course is ideal for individuals (men and women) seeking a fulfilling career as a Patient Care Technician (PCT). PCTs are Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) with advanced training and specialized skills in Phlebotomy and EKG, enabling them to perform a broader range of tasks within the healthcare setting. In this role, PCTs provide hands-on care to patients and support healthcare teams in hospitals.

In addition to assisting with daily living activities, such as bathing, dressing, and feeding, PCTs are skilled in performing more specialized tasks like transporting patients to various departments (e.g., cardiology or women’s health), performing phlebotomy (drawing blood), and conducting EKGs (electrocardiograms).

PCTs play a vital role in patient care, working under the supervision of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals to monitor and maintain patients’ health, all while offering compassionate and attentive care.

Their extensive training allows them to provide a higher level of care and perform critical clinical duties that make them an integral part of the healthcare team. As a result, Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) are often compensated at a higher rate than standard CNAs, reflecting their advanced skills and broader range of responsibilities.

Entrance Requirements:

You need to be at least 18 years old

Minimum High School Diploma or Equivalency Diploma (GED)
Valid (not expired) NY State Nurse Aide Certification (CNA License)
If you do not have a CNA License we suggest signing up to take our Nurse Aide Advanced program which is a combination of Nurse Aide Assistant (CNA) and Patient Care Technician (PCT) programs.

If you do not have a High School Diploma or G.E.D, you can pass a Free Entrance Exam scheduled by your Admissions Advisor during your appointment.

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Patient Care Technician (PCT) Duties May Include:

Responding to patient calls and requests for assistance
Bathing, dressing, grooming and assisting with personal hygiene
Serving meals and feeding patients if they are unable to feed themselves
Monitoring and recording vital signs – temperature, blood pressure, pulse, and respiration rates
Observing, recording and reporting a patients’ physical, mental, and emotional condition
Electrocardiograms (EKGs), collecting blood (phlebotomy) and other clinical tasks
Moving patients, transferring patents to and from a bed or wheelchair and assisting with walking
Making beds and keeping patient rooms clean and neat
Setting up and operating therapeutic equipment and supplies
Assisting doctors and nurses during examinations and treatments

What’s Included:

All Study Materials
Uniform (1 Set) & Supplies
Preparation for the NHA Certification Exams (Phlebotomy-CPT, EKG-CET & Patient Care Technician-CPCT)
CPR training and preparation for BLS/CPR Certification
Job Placement Assistance