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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
Global Career Institute
Global Career Institute is a nonprofit educational organization specializing in affordable online medical career training programs. It serves working students and distant learners with flexible schedules and no commuting, focusing on personal growth and economic independence. The institute combines affordable and flexible online career training with supportive services, including housing assistance, to ensure education is accessible and supportive for diverse student needs. It emphasizes a digital-first personalized learning platform and offers additional services like resume and interviewing skills training and medical outreach, aiming to build strong communities through education, housing, and opportunity.
Highlights:
- Offers affordable, flexible online medical career training programs combined with supportive services like housing assistance for students facing insecurities
- Committed to inclusivity, diversity, and building stronger communities through education, support, and advocacy