Online Certificate

Patient Care Technician

Empower your future in healthcare. Our Patient Care Tech program provides the essential skills and knowledge to become a compassionate and skilled caregiver. Start working in as little as 4 months!

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This Program Is a Great Fit For

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Working Adults

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Aspiring Healthcare Professionals

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Recent high school graduates

About the Patient Care Technician Certificate

Course length

4-6 months

Weekly time commitment

15-20 hours

Certifications

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Our Patient Care Tech program empowers individuals to embark on fulfilling careers in healthcare as essential members of patient care teams. Students acquire a comprehensive understanding of fundamental patient care principles, encompassing vital signs monitoring, personal hygiene assistance, mobility support, and infection control. Upon program completion, graduates are well-prepared to deliver compassionate care, address patients' physical and emotional needs, and uphold the highest standards of safety within healthcare settings.

With these qualifications, our graduates are poised to excel in roles as Patient Care Technicians in a variety of healthcare facilities, including hospitals, nursing homes, clinics, and more.

Regional Data (North Carolina)

PCT jobs will grow 4% by 2033, as fast as the national average, adding more than 66,000 new positions across America.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics

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Career Paths 

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Home Health Aide

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Patient Care Technician

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Personal Care Aide

4

Medical Assistant

How Much Does a Patient Care Technician Certificate Cost?

We believe everyone should have access to higher education. With the option to pay in full, break down payments or utilize government grant funding, we help expand that access. Speak with an enrollment advisor to see what payment option you may qualify for.

Pay In Full

$4,000*

Lowest available price

Monthly Payment as low as

$267*

Payment begins 30 days after your course start date.

*This advertised payment is for qualified applicants who choose the 18-month financing option. Other payment options available. Minimum deposit of $200 required to enroll.

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