Program Length
16 Weeks
Certifications
CPCT
Avg. Starting Salary
$36,740
Issuing Authority
Become a Patient Care Technician in 16 Weeks
Help patients when they need it the most. As part of the patient care team at hospitals, nursing homes, and doctor’s offices, you’ll support patients and their families throughout their care journey.
- Assist with patient admission and discharge
- Measure and record patient vital signs
- Assist providers with exams and procedures
- Ensure quality patient care and comfort
Begin instructor-led bootcamp
Get on-the-job clinical training as apprentice
Pass clinical competency checklist
Earn industry-recognized certification
Land a Job
Continued support from mentors and coaches.
Ensure quality patient care and comfort
Eligibility Requirements
- High School Diploma or GED
- Web browser with internet connection
- Course registration and payment
Cost & Included Materials
- $3,450
- Instructor-led video-based training
- eBooks: Elsevier – Fundamental Concepts and Skills for the Patient Care Technician, 2nd Edition
- CPCT exam fee
Student Services
- Mentorship from expert coaches
- CPCT Certification Exam Prep
- 6-month post-program access to career coaches
What Will I Learn?
Our patient care technician bootcamp prepares you with the knowledge and skills you need to land a job in one of healthcare’s most in-demand roles. Our goal is to help you earn the industry recognized CPCT certification, empowering you to work in a variety of clinical settings.
- Course 1: Introduction to Healthcare
- Course 2: Understanding the Patient
- Course 3: Safety
- Course 4: Patient Assessment
- Course 5: Patient Care and Comfort
- Course 6: Blood Specimen Collection and Testing
- Course 7: Surgery and Immobility
- Course 8: Special Care Concerns and Settings
- Course 9: EKG
Download the syllabus to view all courses and requirements.
Preparing for the Patient Care Technician Certification Exam (CPCT)
Our online training program and expert coaching prepares you for the nationally-recognized patient care technician certification (CPCT) provided by the National Healthcareer Association’s (NHA).
Career Possibilities for Patient Care Technicians
Patient care technicians play a critical role in many medical teams and settings. The demand for these occupational experts is growing, providing immediate and diverse job opportunities. Health Tech Academy’s patient care technician bootcamp prepares you to work in hospitals, nursing homes, home health, and a variety of other healthcare settings.
Hospitals
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Hospitals
Patient care technicians working in hospitals provide medical services during patient stays and visits. Job responsibilities may include collecting fluid or specimen samples, monitoring vital signs or EKG signals, and keeping patient rooms clean and sanitized.
Average Annual Salary: $35,190
Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
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Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
The elderly population is growing and so is the demand for patient care technicians in nursing homes and residential care facilities. Working under the supervision of a nurse, PCTs may assist with patient hygiene and transportation and monitor for changes in behavior or eating habits.
Average Annual Salary: $31,520
Skilled Nursing Facilities
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Skilled Nursing Facilities
Skilled nursing facilities may include inpatient rehabilitation and medical treatment centers providing transitional care. Patient care technicians will support patients recovering from illness, injury or surgery by helping them regain the ability to perform daily activities, such as personal hygiene, dressing, walking, and getting in and out of bed. The goal is to get patients well enough to go home.
Average Annual Salary: $32,090
Home Health Care Services
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Home Health Care Services
Home health patient care technicians provide basic health-related services to patients with disabilities or chronic illnesses. Under the direction of medical practitioners, daily tasks may include measuring vital signs, such as pulse, temperature, and respiration rate, helping with medical equipment, and changing bandages or dressings.
Average Annual Salary: $29,930
Free Career Assessment
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*All salaries according to 2021 estimates released by U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
WHY CHOOSE HEALTH TECH ACADEMY?
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Learn on your schedule
Efficient
Job ready in 16 weeks
Personalized
1:1 coaching and mentorship to help you succeed
Gain the knowledge and skills you need for a job in healthcare – and the confidence to transform your career.
Certified Patient Care Technician Program Comparisons
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Community College | Online Colleges | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Program & Tuition Cost | $3,450 | $4,864 on average | $9,600+ |
| Exam Fees, Books & Materials | Included | Additional $250-500 | |
| Job Ready In | 4-6 months | 1-2 years | 1-2 years |
| Clear Path to Certification | ✔ | Sometimes | Sometimes |
| 1-on-1 Career Coaching | ✔ | ⤫ | ⤫ |
| Schedule Flexibility | ✔ | ⤫ | Varies |
| Travel Requirements | None | Required for in-person courses and labs | None |
| Content Delivery | All online | Varies | All online |
Gain the knowledge and skills you need for a job in healthcare – and the confidence to transform your career.
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Patient Care Technician Training Program FAQs
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