About
The Patient Care Technician certification program at Frederick Community College - Main Campus is a comprehensive training program that prepares students for a career in the healthcare industry. The program includes classroom instruction as well as hands-on training in clinical skills such as phlebotomy, EKG, and vital sign monitoring. Upon completion of the program, students are eligible to take the National Healthcare Association (NHA) certification exam to become a certified patient care technician.
Organization
Frederick Community College - Main Campus
Frederick Community College is a community college in Frederick, Maryland, offering occupational preparation in Certified Nursing Assistant, Dental Assistant, HVAC, Medical Assistant, Phlebotomy, and Welding, among other fields. The college provides more than 100 programs of study spanning career and workforce training, degrees and certificates, transfer pathways, online programs, and personal enrichment. Its academic communities include Health Professions; Technology, Trades, Engineering & Math; Business, Hospitality & Culinary; and Legal and Public Safety. FCC emphasizes flexible programs and hands-on experience, with connections between programs, career information, networking opportunities, and regional employers. The college also supports students through career, advising, and transfer services, student success programs, tutoring, testing, and veterans and military services.