About
The Patient Care Technician program at Alpha Health Institute in Marietta, Georgia, trains students to provide basic nursing assistant care in hospitals, nursing homes, doctors’ offices, and other care facilities. Training covers drawing blood, monitoring vital signs, performing initial patient examinations, communicating with patients and families, maintaining medical records, caring for people with conditions such as diabetes or dementia, and performing electrocardiograms and other diagnostic tests. The program prepares students for a certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association at Alpha Health Institute’s approved test site. The delivery format and program length are not stated. Admission requires applicants to be at least 18 years old, hold an active Certified Nursing Assistant certification, have Basic Life Support CPR, and complete an application form.
Organization
Alpha Health Institute
Alpha Health Institute is a healthcare training institution in Marietta, Georgia. Its occupational offerings include Certified Nursing Assistant, Medication Technician, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Phlebotomy, Patient Care Technician, and CPR / Basic Life Support. The institute also provides skills tutorials for the CNA competency exam, refresher coursework, caregiver preparation, and support connected with healthcare careers. Training is conducted by qualified RNs and LPNs in a safe and healthy environment. Available services extend beyond classes to include interview preparation, clinical career coaching, mentoring, resume writing, and job assistance. The institute also offers help with opening a home care business, provides WIOA-accepted options, and makes payment arrangements available. Its healthcare focus combines entry-level clinical preparation with career-support services and selected assistance for people pursuing home care business activities.