About
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:
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Patient Care Basics
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Body System Disorders
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Special Health Care Situations
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Electrocardiography
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Phlebotomy
Organization
Access Institute
Access Institute is a career-training school in Kew Gardens, New York, serving learners in medical, information technology, business, and media-related fields. Programs listed for the school include Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, #C sharp Training & Certification, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Home Health Aide, and Medical Assistant, among others. Additional offerings include patient care, pharmacy, medical office administration, project management, software quality assurance, SharePoint, and security training. The school describes its programs as focused on job skills and knowledge, with an emphasis on personal growth and career preparation. Access Institute also provides business applications and new media production programs, along with in-house and on-site corporate training for companies and nonprofit organizations. Its stated educational approach includes a warm, friendly learning environment and support for students developing new skills.