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Patient Care Technician
The all-in-one credential: nursing assistant, phlebotomy and EKG skills in a single program.
Program objective
Graduate a versatile Patient Care Technician with combined nursing-assistant, phlebotomy, EKG and home-health skills, eligible for Florida CNA and national PCT certification. The Patient Care Technician program is our most complete allied-health credential.
It combines the Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy, EKG and Home Health Aide skill sets with advanced patient-care training and career preparation — so you can work across hospitals, dialysis centers and long-term care. A Florida CNA license is recommended and the program prepares you for it along with national PCT certification.
Program at a glance
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Clock hours : 165
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Length About :10 weeks
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Schedule : AM & PM
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Credential: Diploma + national certification eligibility
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Certification National: certification through the NHA and MedCA
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Language: English & Spanish
What you'll study
HIV/AIDS Education
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CPR — Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
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Health Science Core Fundamentals
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Structure & Function of the Cardiovascular System & Medical Terminology
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Laws & Ethical Standards of Electrocardiography
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EKG Instrumentation & Modalities
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Patient Preparation & Care Procedures
Where you'll work
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Hospitals
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Cardiology clinics
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Diagnostic labs
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Physician offices
Certification
National certification through the NHA and MedCA.
Ready to begin?
Your new healthcare career could start with one phone call. Talk to our admissions team about the program that fits you — in English or Spanish.
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