Overview
Patient care technicians (PCTs) are crucial healthcare professionals who play a vital role in assisting nurses and other medical staff in providing care to patients. With the occupation demand at an all-time high, after successfully completing this 100% online patient care technician program, you can become a technician focused on direct patient care and support.
This comprehensive, all-inclusive PCT training will assist you in pursuing a new career as a PCT and includes a complimentary voucher to sit for the Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA), upon eligibility.
Who this course is designed for
There are no prerequisites to take this course. However, for certification, you should possess a high school diploma or GED/high school equivalency and must have completed a patient care technician training or education program.
Disclaimer: Training and certification requirements for patient care technicians vary by state, healthcare setting, and employer. Students are responsible for determining the training and certification requirements of employers in the states in which they wish to work.
Outcomes
By the end of this course, you’ll be able to:
- Demonstrate characteristics of a healthcare professional by communicating using proper medical terminology with the interdisciplinary team
- Obtain knowledge of the healthcare delivery system and the legal, ethical, and professional standards within the role of the PCT
- Gather the knowledge and skills to provide individualized basic nursing care to a diverse population of patients
- How to apply problem-solving and critical thinking skills within the PCT scope of practice and in coordination with team members to foster positive patient outcomes
- Knowledge needed to pass either the NHA's Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) exam or the AMCA's Patient Care Technician (PCTC) certification exam
Program support
Have additional questions?
Please reach out to Cengage directly for inquires about this program at (855) 520-6806.
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