Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Tuition Fee

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Start Date

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Medium of studying

On campus

Duration

6 months

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Program Details

Degree

Diploma

Major

Healthcare Management | Medical Technology | Nursing

Area of study

Health

Education type

On campus

Course Language

English

About Program

Program Overview

Degree Programs

Healthcare Management - Bachelor of Science

Professional Nursing - Bachelor of Science

RN To BSN Bridge - Bachelor of Science

Non Degree Programs

Practical Nursing (PN)

Home Health Aide (HHA)

Continued Education Units (CEUs)

Patient Care Technician Program

Program Description

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) program prepares graduates to care for clients across the lifespan in diverse healthcare delivery systems. The student will develop critical thinking, knowledge, skills, and competencies relevant to providing care in specialized settings, phlebotomy, electrocardiography (EKG), and basic lab assistant functions.

End of Program Student Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this program, the graduate will be able to:

Provide basic patient care — bathing, feeding, catheter care, etc
Acquire, distribute and administer patient care supplies
Perform safety checks and ensure cleanliness in patient rooms
Accommodate the special needs of patients accordingly
Obtain EKG readings and monitor vital signs
Perform phlebotomy procedures
Provide emotional support to patients and families, particularly coping with grief and death