The Patient Care Technician certification program at Galveston College provides students with the essential knowledge and skills to work as a vital member of a healthcare team, primarily in hospitals and long-term care facilities. Through a combination of classroom instruction, hands-on training, and clinical practice, students learn to assist healthcare professionals with various tasks, including phlebotomy, EKG, taking vital signs, administering medication, and more. Upon successful completion of the program, graduates are prepared to sit for the national certification exam and begin a rewarding career in the growing field of patient care services.