About
Patient Care Technician (Voucher Included) at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College - Coffee County Campus in Douglas, Georgia, prepares students to assist nurses and other medical staff with patient care. The program covers medical terminology, vital signs, patient comfort, mobility, infection control, phlebotomy, specimen collection, cardiology procedures, and care for patients across different life stages. It prepares students for the Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association or the Patient Care Technician (PCTC) certification through the American Medical Certification Association. The program is delivered online in a self-paced format with open enrollment. The course includes certification exam preparation and a voucher. No admission prerequisites are stated.
At a glance
- Format: Online
- Leads to: Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) certification exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) or Patient Care Technician (PCTC) certification through the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)
Organization
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College - Coffee County Campus
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College’s Coffee County Campus is in Douglas, Georgia. It trains people for Certified Nursing Assistant, Medical Billing / Coding Diploma, Practical Nursing (LPN) Diploma, Patient Care Technician, and Phlebotomy careers. The institution offers in-person training among these fields and provides programs through its academic and career-training divisions. Its offerings include a current college catalog and student handbook, continuing education, evening programs, online programs, apprenticeships, and programs for high school students. Wiregrass also provides economic-development and workforce-oriented services, including business and industry support, IndustryReady, and career training. The campus is part of a larger technical college serving South Georgia and presents occupational education alongside adult education and student-support services.