Become A Patient Care Technician Or Further Your Career
Patient care technicians provide daily care for patients, typically working under the supervision of a nurse or care team. Their goal is to help patients feel comfortable in what are often uncomfortable situations.
They may take sample collections for lab work, for example. They also take and record vital signs. A patient care tech is also responsible for ensuring patients meet appointments for testing and exercise each day.
Patient Care Technician Course
What is a patient care technician specifically, though? Ultimately, a patient care technician provides emotional support and performs medical duties at the same time. They are there to help their patients with daily activities such as meals.
Patient care technicians can work in any healthcare environment, including home healthcare. You might work in a clinic, hospital, long-term care facility, or emergency room.
Phlebotomy Career Training(PCT) offers an affordable Patient Care Technician Certification course that can get you started on a healthcare career path. Patient care technician is sometimes a prerequisite course for pre-health students hoping to go on to nursing or medical school. It is also a fulfilling standalone career option.
There are two options available for those looking to take the Patient Care Technician certification course. Each is for those with at least six months of experience in a healthcare profession, including certified nursing assistant, home health aide, or direct care worker. To qualify, you must prove prior experience and have a high school diploma or GED.
Online: Patient Care Technician Certification
PCT offers a course you can take 100% online and is designed to work with your busy schedule. The online training modules are available to you 24\7 on either a computer or a mobile device. You can complete the course in as little as four weeks or take up to six months from the time of your enrollment to finish.
There is a total of 72 hours of coursework in this program covering topics such as HIPAA regulations, taking vital signs, and infection control. Once you sign up for the course, PCT makes an instructor available to answer any questions.
View Details…In-Person: Patient Care Technician
Are you looking to broaden your certifications in the medical field? The Patient Care Technician training program is for those who are looking for higher levels of employment. Patient Care Technicians perform many duties such as electrocardiograms (ECGs), drawing blood (venipunctures), making a patient’s bed, performing oral care & denture care, peri-care, emptying and measuring urine drainage bags, setting up feeding tubes, passing medications and charting.
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Multiple Certifications at Once
Since 2009, PCT has been helping people like you find their path to becoming a healthcare professional at an affordable price. PCT is fully accredited by the National Center for Competency Testing along with other key organizations such as:
- National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
- American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
- National Association for Phlebotomy Technician Professionals (NAPTP)
- American Medical Technology (for phlebotomy only)
PCT must meet the same accreditation requirements as major universities and colleges. We have an impressive success rate, too. About 96% of our students go on to work in the healthcare field of their choice.
Enroll today to start on the path to your dream career. Find out more about PCT and the affordable certification courses there, including patient care technician.
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We want our students to succeed. That’s why we strive to provide as many opportunities as we can once you complete your training. Access to multiple national exams and certifications will make you a more valuable candidate.
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About Phlebotomy Career Training
Phlebotomy Career Training is on a mission to provide excellent education to our students in a kind, compassionate way. Our goal is to create training programs that change student lives through flexible but effective training in high-demand healthcare fields. Our program offers both online and in-person classes, which gives flexibility to students as they pursue their career goals.
Phlebotomy Career Training is here to help you transition into a new career in the medical field. Whether you are already in medicine but want to gain a new certification or you are ready to make the transition into medicine with a high-demand certification, we have a program for you. Our programs are taught by qualified, experienced professionals in their field, and always focus on kindness and compassion throughout our training. Learn more about our training programs through our FAQs.