Course Overview: The goal of a PCT program is to train you to provide direct patient care and support in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and other healthcare settings. You learn bedside care, technical skills (like drawing blood or doing EKGs), and the medical knowledge needed to assist with basic care under supervision of nurses or other providers.

Demand & Relevance: PCTs are in high demand due to the growing aging population and increasing healthcare needs in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and home health. Their versatile skills—bedside care, vital signs, phlebotomy, and EKGs—make them valuable members of healthcare teams.

Job Opportunities:PCTs can work in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and home health settings, providing direct patient care and support under nurses’ supervision.

Course Synopsis

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) program is designed to train individuals to provide direct care to patients in various healthcare settings, such as hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities. The Patient Care Technician program combines training in Nursing Assistant, EKG Technician, and Phlebotomy courses. The curriculum of a PCT program aims to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their roles as caregivers, assist patients with activities of daily living, and support nursing and medical staff. Individuals will learn patient safety, quality assurance, and universal and standard precautions. Upon successful completion of the class, skills labs, and clinical; the student will receive a certificate of completion from Pee Dee Medical Career Training Center. This course prepares the students for the National Health Career Association Certification Exam offered through NHA and earns the designation of CPCT/A.

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Course Hours:

Online Hybrid class 16 weeks long (approximately 150)

Course Schedule:

Online
6 simulation lab/skills lab (approximately 18 hours)
2 Day Clinicals will hold at one of our contracted facilities

****Note**** Student portal will open on Sunday at 12am and Close on Saturday at 12 am each week.

Simulation labs
Days and hours will be announced.

Add Date
Late registration is taken into consideration if seats are available.

Drop Date
If students wish to cancel enrollment, it must be done in writing. PDMCTC must be contacted within 3 business days of signing the enrollment agreement to receive a full Refund. After the 3rd day, $100.00 will be retained for the registration fee. The refund of payment may take up to 40 days.

Tuition:

$4280
Payment Options Are Available.

Additional Fees:

Tuition does not include:
Textbook, Supplies, First Aid, CPR , PPD, SLED, Professional Liability Insurance, Drug Screen and National Exam

Prerequisite: