About
Patient Care Technician (Voucher Included) at the University of Montana - Bitterroot College in Hamilton, Montana, prepares students for patient care technician work, including supporting nurses and other medical staff in patient care. The program prepares students for the Certified Patient Care Technician certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association or the Patient Care Technician certification through the American Medical Certification Association. It is delivered online through open enrollment in a self-paced format and provides 325 course hours over 12 months. Coursework covers medical terminology, patient care, infection control, safety, vital signs, physical examinations, pharmacology, mobility, phlebotomy, specimen collection, cardiology procedures, and special care. No admission prerequisites are stated.
At a glance
- Format: ONLINE
- Leads to: Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) certification through the National Healthcareer Association or Patient Care Technician (PCTC) certification through the American Medical Certification Association
Organization
University of Montana - Bitterroot College
University of Montana Bitterroot College is a rural community college in Hamilton, Montana. It prepares students for occupational fields including Certified Nursing Assistant, Commercial Driver's License Class A (CDL-A), In-person Certified Clinical Medical Assistant, Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN/LPN) license, Online Clinical Dental Assistant Certification, Online HVAC/R Technician, and Phlebotomy. The college connects its community with accessible academics, workforce preparation, and enrichment programming. Its degrees and certificates range from one semester to two years, and transfer pathways connect students with University of Montana Mountain and Missoula College programs. Faculty provide a student-centered learning environment that emphasizes industry skills and confidence. Internships, career coaching, and coursework support movement from college into industry, while the college also promotes lifelong learning and community engagement.