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# Becoming a Patient Care Technician - The Fun Way!
Hey there! Ever thought about becoming a Patient Care Technician (PCT)? If yes, you're in the right place!
What's a PCT?
PCTs are superheroes in healthcare! They take care of everything from checking vital signs, giving emotional support, to keeping patients safe. You'll learn all about infection control, nutrition, safety measures, basic anatomy/physiology, and more.
What's in Store?
Our program gives you the scoop on patient care and basic nursing skills. We offer additional certifications in EKG and Phlebotomy too! But if you just want the PCT course, that's cool as well.
What Will You Learn?
After the program, you'll be able to:
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Check and report vital signs, daily living activities (ADLs), and systems review.
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Spot any EKG strip errors and abnormalities.
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Prepare a specimen sample for the lab following aseptic technique.
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Ensure patient safety by sticking to regulatory and facility guidelines.
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Use your clinical skills to help patients in coordination with your team.
Where Can You Work?
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Retail Pharmacies
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Hospitals
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Nursing Homes
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Assisted Living Facilities
Job Prospects?
The field is growing by 9% till 2028. Plus, the average annual pay for PCTs is around $33,249. Sweet, right?
Organization
Global Career Institute
GCI is a nonprofit organization dedicated to giving you affordable online career training programs with more flexibility for working students and those with families —students who can only study during certain hours. Moreover, online programs allow students who live farther away from colleges to attend school without wasting time commuting. Self-paced study and more frequent start dates mean you can often finish faster — or take your time if necessary.
Location
13988 Diplomat Drive, Farmers Branch, TX 75234