About
The Patient Care Technician certification program at City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College is a comprehensive program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge they need to work as competent patient care technicians in various healthcare settings. This program covers topics such as basic nursing skills, vital sign measurement, infection control measures, phlebotomy, electrocardiography (EKG), and more. Students will also complete a clinical internship that provides hands-on experience and prepares them for real-world challenges.
Organization
City Colleges of Chicago - Malcolm X College
Malcolm X College
Malcolm X College, located in Chicago, Illinois, is dedicated to empowering its community through affordable, accessible, and exceptional education. The college offers a range of programs, including an accelerated in-person phlebotomy training program that prepares students for certification and entry-level positions in healthcare. Malcolm X College emphasizes a commitment to social change and economic growth, fostering a student-centered environment that promotes lifelong learning.
Highlights:
- Offers free GED and ESL classes
- Provides an accelerated phlebotomy training program
- Certifies students through the National Phlebotomy Association (NPA) and American Society of Clinical Pathologists
- Dedicated to social change and economic growth