About
Harborview School’s Patient Care Technician program in West Haven, Connecticut, trains students to provide basic patient care and perform additional clinical tasks such as phlebotomy, electrocardiography, vital-sign monitoring, and patient-room safety checks. The program prepares graduates to pursue Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) certification by passing a PCT Certification exam. Training combines classroom lectures, laboratory work, and clinical experiences, with the pathway including Nursing Assistant Certification and Phlebotomy Technician Certification components offered in day, night, and evening formats. Admission requires a high school diploma. The program also covers first aid, communication, infection control, and principles and practices of hemodialysis.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Leads to: Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) certification exam
Organization
Harborview School Of Phlebotomy
Harborview School is a healthcare training institution in West Haven, Connecticut. It prepares students for work in Certified Nursing Assistant, CPR / Basic Life Support, Patient Care Technician, and Phlebotomy roles. Instruction combines theoretical foundations with hands-on practice in labs, simulated hospital rooms, and interactive learning centers designed to reflect clinical environments. Training addresses settings such as laboratories, physicians’ offices, nursing homes, and hospitals, with an emphasis on patient care, clinical readiness, and instructor support. The CNA program includes EKG training and supervised clinical experience, while the Patient Care Technician program combines phlebotomy and CNA coursework. The school also describes preparation for certification examinations, including the NHA Certified Phlebotomy Technician credential and the Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant examination.