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Patient Care Technician Training Program

Welcome to our Patient Care Technician (PCT) Training Program! Here's a quick rundown:

What is a PCT?

As a PCT, you'll be the right-hand to doctors and other medical pros, helping to deliver therapeutic programs and monitor patients. Your technical skills will come into play, with responsibilities like carrying out blood work and EKGs.

What Will I Learn?

This course prepares you to step into the role of an entry-level Nursing Technician. All you need is to have passed the Nursing Assistant Exam and be certified.

What Will I Do as a PCT?

You'll be a key part of patient care: from keeping an eye on patient conditions and reporting changes, to operating therapeutic equipment, and assisting in rehabilitative therapy. You'll also be involved in hands-on tasks like changing dressings and supporting patient exams.

Where Can I Work?

Once you've completed the course, you'll be ready to work in a range of settings: Nursing Homes, Home Care, Long Term Care facilities, Physical Therapy Centers, Rehabilitation Centers, and Hospitals.

Course Content:

  • Patient Care Basics

  • Body System Disorders

  • Special Health Care Situations

  • Electrocardiography

  • Phlebotomy

Organization

Access Institute

Access Institute is an educational center located in New York, NY. They offer a variety of programs such as career guidance, college readiness, adult literacy, ESL, digital skills and more. The institute is lead by its highly regarded director, Reema Gunasingh, who has been committed to creating a safe space for all of their students to succeed.

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Location

8002 KEW GARDENS RD, Kew Gardens, NY 11415

This school isn't partnered with Dreambound, so you can't sign up through this page yet.