About
The Patient Care Technician certification program at Gateway Community College is designed to provide students with the practical skills and knowledge required to work in a variety of healthcare settings. This program includes both classroom instruction and hands-on clinical experience, enabling students to develop the skills necessary to provide direct patient care. Upon completion of the program, graduates are eligible to sit for the National Health Career Association's Patient Care Technician certification exam.
Organization
Gateway Community College
Connecticut State Community College Gateway
Connecticut State Community College Gateway is a public community college system with 18 main and satellite campuses, offering over 300 credit and non-credit programs. The college emphasizes affordable, innovative, and rigorous education, with a strong focus on student success and flexible program delivery including in-person, online, and hybrid formats. Students benefit from diverse course options and a commitment to high-quality education that prepares them for meaningful careers and lifelong learning.
Highlights:
- Affordable access to over 300 innovative and rigorous programs
- 18 locations including main and satellite campuses
- 70% of students engage in online or hybrid courses annually
- Phlebotomy Technician program offers a 16-credit certificate, typically completed in one semester
- Phlebotomy program is delivered primarily in-person with classroom and simulation labs
- Accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)