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Patient Care Technician
The Certified Patient Care Technicians program area prepares students to assist doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals in providing direct patient care in a variety of healthcare settings. Students gain foundational skills in supporting patient comfort, safety, and daily care activities while working as part of a healthcare team.
- Career Path
- Health Sciences
Programs
Patient Care Technician, I.C..
Certified Patient Care Technicians assist doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals in providing direct patient care in a variety of healthcare environments.
The Patient Care Technician, also known as a PCT, Level 3. Certified Patient Care Technicians assist doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals in providing direct patient care in a variety of healthcare environments.
Students taking health certificate programs that have direct contact with patients may be required to meet or obtain the following:• Proof of completion of Hepatitis B vaccine series
- Criminal Background Check
- Drug Screening
- CPR Certification for Healthcare Provider or Professional Rescued
- Hospital scrubs and student identification badge
- Flu Shot
Current immunizations: Tetanus, diphtheria, acellular pertussis (TDAP), Measles, Mumps, Rubella, negative TB Skin Test or chest X-ray, Chicken Pox (Varicella), Hepatitis B series.
| Certification Name | TEA Resource Link | Third-Party Certification Agency | Third-Party Certification Agency Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| National Certified Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) | Resource Link | National Center for Competency Testing (NCCT) | ncctinc.com |
| Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) | Resource Link | National Healthcareer Association (NHA) | nhanow.com |
| Certified Patient Care Technician - CPCT (ACA) | (ACA) American Certification Agency for Healthcare Professionals | acacert.com |
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- Program Format
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- In-Person
- Campus Location
- Total minimum contact hours for this certificate: 108
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View the Patient Care Technician, I.C. catalog listing to see the total courses required.
- Cost
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Total Program Tuition: $2,767.00
Tuition does not include books, course material or vouchers for certification exams.