Patient Care Technician (PCT) Program

Objective

Our mission is to equip students with multi-disciplinary skills to take on versatile roles in the healthcare industry, such as Nursing Assistants, Home Health Aides, Electrocardiograph Aides, Phlebotomist, or Allied Health Assistants.

Content

This program is structured to offer a broad knowledge base and skills, transcending the conventional role of a Nursing Assistant. It prepares students for both acute and long-term care settings.

Admission Requirements

• Applicant must be at least 16 years old and not enrolled in any K-12 program.
• Display an occupational interest.
• Update profile information on Focus.
• Meet with a counselor.
• No specific requirement for Information Technology.

Completion Requirements

The entire program is 600 hours. Students can earn a certificate upon completing specific Occupational Skills Points (OSPs). The minimum grade levels required for a full Program Completion Certificate are 10th grade in Math, Reading, and Language on the TABE® test, or an Industry Certification.

Employment Opportunities

Graduates are equipped to work in diverse settings such as home health, rehabilitation centers, nursing homes, clinics, hospitals, and hospice care.