About
Cumberland Medical Institute’s Patient Care Technician (PCT) - Day program in Marietta, Georgia, prepares students to draw blood from patients and operate equipment that records the heart’s electrical activity. The program prepares graduates to take the National Certification Exam for Phlebotomy and EKG. Training is delivered onsite with classroom and laboratory materials, and the listed schedule meets on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Admission requirements include a valid photo ID, a high school diploma or GED, a criminal background check, TB results from within one year, and BLS/CPR certification. Professional liability insurance is required for the hands-on portion. The page gives conflicting durations, listing both nine weeks and four weeks, so no duration is included here.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: National Certification Exam for Phlebotomy and EKG
- Payment plan: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Cumberland Medical - Marietta
Cumberland Medical Institute is a healthcare training institution associated with Marietta, Georgia, providing occupational preparation in Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Electrocardiogram (ECG/EKG), Medical Assistant, Medication Aide, Patient Care Technician, Pharmacy Technician, and Phlebotomy. Its training emphasizes healthcare career preparation, including hands-on experience and allied health education. The institute also offers financial services intended to help students identify financing options for training. Career services and employer partners support job-seeking efforts after training. Available offerings include daytime and evening scheduling for some programs, giving the institution a range of formats across its healthcare-focused curriculum.