Patient Care Technician
A 16-week, 420-hour program combining patient care, EKG and phlebotomy skills for hospital and clinic work.
The Patient Care Technician program combines classroom learning with a hands-on externship and prepares you for an entry-level position under the supervision of a registered nurse. You learn personal care for complex patients, parts of the care plan, respiratory services, electrocardiograms (EKG/ECG), phlebotomy and vital signs. Patient care technicians work in hospitals, nursing homes, doctors’ offices, labs and clinics.
| Course | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| PCT 101 | Anatomy and Physiology I | 60 |
| PCT 102 | Medical Terminology | 40 |
| PCT 106 | Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation | 4 |
| PCT 139 | Principles of Expanded Patient Care | 45 |
| PCT 141 | Fundamentals of Phlebotomy | 96 |
| PCT 1311 | Computers in Health | 10 |
| PCT 145 | Electrocardiography | 65 |
| PCT 163 | Long-Term Care | 100 |
| Total | 420 |
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