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Patient Care Technician (PCT)

What is a Patient Care Technician? 

Patient Care Technicians (PCT) are valuable members of many healthcare teams. As a PCT, you will work in hospitals, rehabilitation settings, physician offices, clinics or long-term care facilities alongside doctors, nurses, CNAs and other healthcare professionals. They provide direct patient care including but not limited to: obtaining vital signs; turning and repositioning; bathing; patient transfers; patient care set-up; performing EKGs and phlebotomy; performing basic life saving techniques. PCTs are valued members of many healthcare teams. 

Course Description

This program includes 98 total hours of classroom time divided into three modules: Advanced Nurse Aide Skills, Phlebotomy Skills for PCT, and EKG Skills for PCT. All 3 modules must be taken concurrently. 

Upon successful completion, student should be able to: 

• Describe, demonstrate and record vital signs 
• Describe the role of the PCT in assisting the patient with their daily activities 
• Describe compliance, safety and professionalism as a Patient Care Technician 
• Practice infection control in an acute care setting 
• Analyze an EKG strip for artifacts, errors and abnormalities to inform the provider 
• Prepare a specimen sample for the laboratory through appropriate aseptic technique, draw order and labeling/handling 
• Facilitate patient safety through adherence to regulatory and facility guidelines 
• Apply clinical skills towards scope of practice to foster optimal patient outcomes in coordination with team members 

Prerequisites 

• Must be at least 18 years of age 
• GED or high school diploma 
• Proof of ACTIVE Certified Nurse Aide certificate number (CNAs from states other than Connecticut may be asked by an employer to obtain Connecticut CNA certification.)

NOTE: Background checks are required for most allied health positions. Students with felony convictions may have difficulty obtaining employment in these fields. 

Certification 

Upon completion of this program, you will be eligible to sit for the National Certification exam issued by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This program does not prepare you to become certified Phlebotomy Technicians or certified ECG Technicians. 

A final grade of 70 (C-) or higher in EACH module is required to pass this course. 

Course Schedule

Module 1: Advanced Nurse Aide – CRN: 80562 

• Instructor: Renee Witkovic 
• Lecture 

• • Instructional Method: Traditional – These classes are fully on campus. For more information about Instructional Methods, visit here. 
  • Dates: 10/22/2024 – 12/19/2024, Tuesdays & Thursdays 
  • Times: 9:00am – 12:00pm 
  • Location: B120 

• Textbook, certification exam cost and supplies are included, students will receive the textbook on the first day 
• Registration deadline: 10/8/2024 

Module 2: Phlebotomy Skills for PCT– CRN: 80563 

• Instructor: Cheri Baldoz
• Lecture 

• • Instructional Method: Traditional – These classes are fully on campus. For more information about Instructional Methods, visit here. 
  • Dates: 10/15/2024 – 12/17/2024, Mondays & Tuesdays 
  • Times: 12:30pm – 2:30pm 
  • Location: A206 

• Textbook, certification exam cost and supplies are included, students will receive the textbook on the first day 
• Registration deadline: 10/8/2024 

Module 3: EKG Skills for PCT– CRN: 80564 

• Instructor: Evelyn Corda 
• Lecture 

• • Instructional Method: Traditional – These classes are fully on campus. For more information about Instructional Methods, visit here. 
  • Dates: 11/4/2024 – 12/16/2024, Mondays & Tuesdays 
  • Times: 3:00pm – 5:00pm 
  • Location: B120 

• Textbook, certification exam cost and supplies are included, students will receive the textbook on the first day 
• Registration deadline: 10/8/2024 

Register Now!

To register for this course, please visit Workforce Registration Page  . You’ll find directions on how to register, along with information about information sessions with Workforce advisors, funding sources for financing your tuition, refund policies, and more. 

Please Note: A seat will not be held until all your registration form and payment are received.