Patient Care Technician Career Training

Advance Your

Patient Care Technician

Career

First Name *

Last Name *

Email *

Phone Number *

Zip

Program of Interest *

I consent that Pacific Union College representatives may utilize automated technology to contact me regarding educational opportunities via email, telephone, and/or text messages. I understand this consent is not required and carrier charges may apply.*

Marketing Detail

Field will not be visible to web visitor

Marketing Source

Field will not be visible to web visitor

Marketing URL

Field will not be visible to web visitor

Academic Partner

Field will not be visible to web visitor

Student Pathways

Field will not be visible to web visitor

TCPA Compliance

Field will not be visible to web visitor

{“LSQLeadFields”:[{“Seq”:1,”Name”:”First Name”,”SchemaName”:”FirstName”,”Type”:”text”,”CtrlType”:”textbox”,”IsMandatory”:”1″,”DisplayName”:”First Name”,”MinLength”:””,”MaxLength”:”100″,”DefaultValue”:””,”MaskText”:null,”OptionValues”:””,”ChildFields”:[],”FormLabel”:”First Name”,”Position”:”1,1″,”IsHidden”:”0″,”IsUsedinForm”:”1″,”Height”:”0″,”SMSVerification”:”0″,”AllowOnlyValidData”:true,”ParentField”:null,”IsUnique”:false,”FieldConfiguration”:null,”IsSearchKey”:false},{“Seq”:2,”Name”:”Last Name”,”SchemaName”:”LastName”,”Type”:”text”,”CtrlType”:”textbox”,”IsMandatory”:”1″,”DisplayName”:”Last Name”,”MinLength”:””,”MaxLength”:”100″,”DefaultValue”:””,”MaskText”:null,”OptionValues”:””,”ChildFields”:[],”FormLabel”:”Last Name”,”Position”:”2,1″,”IsHidden”:”0″,”IsUsedinForm”:”1″,”Height”:”0″,”SMSVerification”:”0″,”AllowOnlyValidData”:true,”ParentField”:null,”IsUnique”:false,”FieldConfiguration”:null,”IsSearchKey”:false},{“Seq”:3,”Name”:”Email”,”SchemaName”:”EmailAddress”,”Type”:”email”,”CtrlType”:”email”,”IsMandatory”:”1″,”DisplayName”:”Email”,”MinLength”:””,”MaxLength”:”100″,”DefaultValue”:””,”MaskText”:null,”OptionValues”:””,”ChildFields”:[],”FormLabel”:”Email”,”Position”:”3,1″,”IsHidden”:”0″,”IsUsedinForm”:”1″,”Height”:”0″,”SMSVerification”:”0″,”AllowOnlyValidData”:true,”ParentField”:null,”IsUnique”:true,”FieldConfiguration”:{“IsDefaultSearchKey”:true,”FormatValidationRequired”:true,”ValidationRegex”:””,”ValidationMessage”:””,”MaxLength”:100,”ValidationFor”:””,”AdditionalConfiguration”:{“AllowLeadingZero”:false,”DefaultCC”:null,”IfCCNotProvided”:0,”PhoneNumberFormat”:0}},”IsSearchKey”:true},{“Seq”:4,”Name”:”Phone Number”,”SchemaName”:”Phone”,”Type”:”phone”,”CtrlType”:”phone”,”IsMandatory”:”1″,”DisplayName”:”Phone Number”,”MinLength”:”10″,”MaxLength”:”10″,”DefaultValue”:””,”MaskText”:null,”OptionValues”:””,”ChildFields”:[],”FormLabel”:”Phone Number”,”Position”:”4,1″,”IsHidden”:”0″,”IsUsedinForm”:”1″,”Height”:”0″,”SMSVerification”:”0″,”AllowOnlyValidData”:true,”ParentField”:null,”IsUnique”:true,”FieldConfiguration”:{“IsDefaultSearchKey”:false,”FormatValidationRequired”:true,”ValidationRegex”:””,”ValidationMessage”:””,”MinLength”:10,”MaxLength”:10,”AdditionalConfiguration”:{“AllowLeadingZero”:false,”DefaultCC”:”1″,”IfCCNotProvided”:1,”PhoneNumberFormat”:1}},”IsSearchKey”:false},{“Seq”:41,”Name”:”Zip”,”SchemaName”:”mx_Zip”,”Type”:”text”,”CtrlType”:”textbox”,”IsMandatory”:”0″,”DisplayName”:”Zip”,”MinLength”:””,”MaxLength”:”20″,”DefaultValue”:””,”MaskText”:null,”OptionValues”:””,”ChildFields”:[],”FormLabel”:”Zip”,”Position”:”5,1″,”IsHidden”:”0″,”IsUsedinForm”:”1″,”Height”:”0″,”SMSVerification”:”0″,”AllowOnlyValidData”:true,”ParentField”:null,”IsUnique”:false,”FieldConfiguration”:null,”IsSearchKey”:false},{“Seq”:230,”Name”:”Marketing Detail”,”SchemaName”:”mx_Marketing_Detail”,”Type”:”text”,”CtrlType”:”textbox”,”IsMandatory”:”0″,”DisplayName”:”Marketing Detail”,”MinLength”:””,”MaxLength”:”50″,”DefaultValue”:”Core Website”,”MaskText”:null,”OptionValues”:””,”ChildFields”:[],”FormLabel”:”Marketing Detail”,”Position”:”8,1″,”IsHidden”:”1″,”IsUsedinForm”:”1″,”Height”:”0″,”SMSVerification”:”0″,”AllowOnlyValidData”:true,”ParentField”:””,”IsUnique”:false,”FieldConfiguration”:null,”IsSearchKey”:false},{“Seq”:272,”Name”:”Academic Partner”,”SchemaName”:”mx_Academic_Partner”,”Type”:”select”,”CtrlType”:”dropdown”,”IsMandatory”:”0″,”DisplayName”:”Academic Partner”,”MinLength”:””,”MaxLength”:”100″,”DefaultValue”:”Pacific Union College”,”MaskText”:null,”OptionValues”:”[{\”Text\”:\”Core Affiliate Network\”,\”Value\”:\”Core Affiliate Network\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”AdventHealth University\”,\”Value\”:\”AdventHealth University\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Anderson University\”,\”Value\”:\”Anderson University\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Andrews University\”,\”Value\”:\”Andrews University\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Bethel College\”,\”Value\”:\”Bethel College\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Greensboro College\”,\”Value\”:\”Greensboro College\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Lakeland University\”,\”Value\”:\”Lakeland University\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Molloy University\”,\”Value\”:\”Molloy University\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”NAD\”,\”Value\”:\”NAD\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Pacific Union College\”,\”Value\”:\”Pacific Union College\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Regis College\”,\”Value\”:\”Regis College\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Siena Heights University\”,\”Value\”:\”Siena Heights University\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Reinhardt University\”,\”Value\”:\”Reinhardt University\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Southern Adventist University\”,\”Value\”:\”Southern Adventist University\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”St. Ambrose University\”,\”Value\”:\”St. Ambrose University\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”St. Norbert College\”,\”Value\”:\”St. Norbert College\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”The University of Olivet\”,\”Value\”:\”The University of Olivet\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Tiffin University\”,\”Value\”:\”Tiffin University\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Union College\”,\”Value\”:\”Union College\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Walla Walla University\”,\”Value\”:\”Walla Walla University\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Washington Adventist University\”,\”Value\”:\”Washington Adventist University\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Olivet\”,\”Value\”:\”Olivet\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Olivet Test (DO NOT USE)\”,\”Value\”:\”Olivet Test (DO NOT USE)\”,\”IsDefault\”:false}]”,”ChildFields”:[],”FormLabel”:”Academic Partner”,”Position”:”11,1″,”IsHidden”:”1″,”IsUsedinForm”:”1″,”Height”:”0″,”SMSVerification”:”0″,”AllowOnlyValidData”:true,”ParentField”:””,”IsUnique”:false,”FieldConfiguration”:null,”IsSearchKey”:false},{“Seq”:273,”Name”:”Marketing Source”,”SchemaName”:”mx_Marketing_Source”,”Type”:”select”,”CtrlType”:”dropdown”,”IsMandatory”:”0″,”DisplayName”:”Marketing Source”,”MinLength”:””,”MaxLength”:”100″,”DefaultValue”:”Workforce Development”,”MaskText”:null,”OptionValues”:”[{\”Text\”:\”\”,\”Value\”:\”\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Affiliate – Call Center\”,\”Value\”:\”Affiliate – Call Center\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Affiliate – Digital\”,\”Value\”:\”Affiliate – Digital\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Billboard\”,\”Value\”:\”Billboard\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Campus Event\”,\”Value\”:\”Campus Event\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Conference/Tradeshow\”,\”Value\”:\”Conference/Tradeshow\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Direct Mail\”,\”Value\”:\”Direct Mail\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Email\”,\”Value\”:\”Email\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Organic Search (SEO)\”,\”Value\”:\”Organic Search (SEO)\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Organic Social\”,\”Value\”:\”Organic Social\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Paid Search\”,\”Value\”:\”Paid Search\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Paid Social\”,\”Value\”:\”Paid Social\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Print Ads\”,\”Value\”:\”Print Ads\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Public Relations/News\”,\”Value\”:\”Public Relations/News\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Radio\”,\”Value\”:\”Radio\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Referrals\”,\”Value\”:\”Referrals\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Television/Video\”,\”Value\”:\”Television/Video\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Word of Mouth\”,\”Value\”:\”Word of Mouth\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Workforce Development\”,\”Value\”:\”Workforce Development\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”ER Paid Search\”,\”Value\”:\”ER Paid Search\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”ER Organic\”,\”Value\”:\”ER Organic\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Direct\”,\”Value\”:\”Direct\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Organic\”,\”Value\”:\”Organic\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”SEO Affiliate\”,\”Value\”:\”SEO Affiliate\”,\”IsDefault\”:false}]”,”ChildFields”:[],”FormLabel”:”Marketing Source”,”Position”:”9,1″,”IsHidden”:”1″,”IsUsedinForm”:”1″,”Height”:”0″,”SMSVerification”:”0″,”AllowOnlyValidData”:true,”ParentField”:””,”IsUnique”:false,”FieldConfiguration”:null,”IsSearchKey”:false},{“Seq”:276,”Name”:”Marketing URL”,”SchemaName”:”mx_Marketing_URL”,”Type”:”text”,”CtrlType”:”textbox”,”IsMandatory”:”0″,”DisplayName”:”Marketing URL”,”MinLength”:””,”MaxLength”:”200″,”DefaultValue”:”https://puc.core.edu/”,”MaskText”:null,”OptionValues”:””,”ChildFields”:[],”FormLabel”:”Marketing URL”,”Position”:”10,1″,”IsHidden”:”1″,”IsUsedinForm”:”1″,”Height”:”0″,”SMSVerification”:”0″,”AllowOnlyValidData”:true,”ParentField”:””,”IsUnique”:false,”FieldConfiguration”:null,”IsSearchKey”:false},{“Seq”:280,”Name”:”TCPA Compliance”,”SchemaName”:”mx_TCPA_Compliance”,”Type”:”select”,”CtrlType”:”dropdown”,”IsMandatory”:”0″,”DisplayName”:”TCPA Compliance”,”MinLength”:””,”MaxLength”:”100″,”DefaultValue”:”Yes”,”MaskText”:null,”OptionValues”:”[{\”Text\”:\”\”,\”Value\”:\”\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Yes\”,\”Value\”:\”Yes\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”No\”,\”Value\”:\”No\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”True\”,\”Value\”:\”True\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”False\”,\”Value\”:\”False\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”1\”,\”Value\”:\”1\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”0\”,\”Value\”:\”0\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Yes;No\”,\”Value\”:\”Yes;No\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Y\”,\”Value\”:\”Y\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”N\”,\”Value\”:\”N\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”0-5-undefined:true\”,\”Value\”:\”0-5-undefined:true\”,\”IsDefault\”:false}]”,”ChildFields”:[],”FormLabel”:”TCPA Compliance”,”Position”:”13,1″,”IsHidden”:”1″,”IsUsedinForm”:”1″,”Height”:”0″,”SMSVerification”:”0″,”AllowOnlyValidData”:true,”ParentField”:””,”IsUnique”:false,”FieldConfiguration”:null,”IsSearchKey”:false},{“Seq”:284,”Name”:”Student Pathways”,”SchemaName”:”mx_Pathways”,”Type”:”select”,”CtrlType”:”dropdown”,”IsMandatory”:”0″,”DisplayName”:”Student Pathways”,”MinLength”:””,”MaxLength”:”100″,”DefaultValue”:”WFD”,”MaskText”:null,”OptionValues”:”[{\”Text\”:\”\”,\”Value\”:\”\”,\”IsDefault\”:true},{\”Text\”:\”WFD\”,\”Value\”:\”WFD\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Undergrad\”,\”Value\”:\”Undergrad\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Graduate\”,\”Value\”:\”Graduate\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Online\”,\”Value\”:\”Online\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”WFD – High School\”,\”Value\”:\”WFD – High School\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Online – International\”,\”Value\”:\”Online – International\”,\”IsDefault\”:false}]”,”ChildFields”:[],”FormLabel”:”Student Pathways”,”Position”:”12,1″,”IsHidden”:”1″,”IsUsedinForm”:”1″,”Height”:”0″,”SMSVerification”:”0″,”AllowOnlyValidData”:true,”ParentField”:””,”IsUnique”:false,”FieldConfiguration”:null,”IsSearchKey”:false},{“Seq”:287,”Name”:”Pacific Union Program of Interest”,”SchemaName”:”mx_Pacific_Union_Program_of_Interest”,”Type”:”select”,”CtrlType”:”searchabledropdown”,”IsMandatory”:”1″,”DisplayName”:”Program of Interest”,”MinLength”:””,”MaxLength”:”100″,”DefaultValue”:””,”MaskText”:null,”OptionValues”:”[{\”Text\”:\”\”,\”Value\”:\”\”,\”IsDefault\”:true},{\”Text\”:\”Associate Professional in Human Resources\”,\”Value\”:\”Associate Professional in Human Resources\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Clinical Medical Assistant\”,\”Value\”:\”Clinical Medical Assistant\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Computer Security Technician (CompTIA Security+ and Network+)\”,\”Value\”:\”Computer Security Technician (CompTIA Security+ and Network+)\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Computer Support Specialist (CompTIA A+ and Network+)\”,\”Value\”:\”Computer Support Specialist (CompTIA A+ and Network+)\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Computer Technician (CompTIA A+)\”,\”Value\”:\”Computer Technician (CompTIA A+)\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Cyber Security\”,\”Value\”:\”Cyber Security\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Data Science\”,\”Value\”:\”Data Science\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Dental Assistant\”,\”Value\”:\”Dental Assistant\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”EKG Technician\”,\”Value\”:\”EKG Technician\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Electronic Health Records Management\”,\”Value\”:\”Electronic Health Records Management\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Healthcare Information Technology Technician\”,\”Value\”:\”Healthcare Information Technology Technician\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”LPI Linux Systems Administrator\”,\”Value\”:\”LPI Linux Systems Administrator\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Machine Learning with Python\”,\”Value\”:\”Machine Learning with Python\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Medical Administrative Assistant\”,\”Value\”:\”Medical Administrative Assistant\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Medical Billing & Coding\”,\”Value\”:\”Medical Billing & Coding\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Medical Billing & Coding with Medical Administration\”,\”Value\”:\”Medical Billing & Coding with Medical Administration\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Network Technician (CompTIA Network+)\”,\”Value\”:\”Network Technician (CompTIA Network+)\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Paralegal Professional\”,\”Value\”:\”Paralegal Professional\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Patient Care Technician\”,\”Value\”:\”Patient Care Technician\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Pharmacy Technician with Medical Administration\”,\”Value\”:\”Pharmacy Technician with Medical Administration\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Phlebotomy Technician\”,\”Value\”:\”Phlebotomy Technician\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Physician’s Office Assistant with EHRM\”,\”Value\”:\”Physician’s Office Assistant with EHRM\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks\”,\”Value\”:\”Professional Bookkeeping with QuickBooks\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Project Management Professional\”,\”Value\”:\”Project Management Professional\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Sterile Processing Technician\”,\”Value\”:\”Sterile Processing Technician\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Software Development\”,\”Value\”:\”Software Development\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”Veterinary Assistant\”,\”Value\”:\”Veterinary Assistant\”,\”IsDefault\”:false}]”,”ChildFields”:[],”FormLabel”:”Pacific Union Program of Interest”,”Position”:”6,1″,”IsHidden”:”0″,”IsUsedinForm”:”1″,”Height”:”0″,”SMSVerification”:”0″,”AllowOnlyValidData”:true,”ParentField”:””,”IsUnique”:false,”FieldConfiguration”:null,”IsSearchKey”:false},{“Seq”:288,”Name”:”TCPA”,”SchemaName”:”mx_TCPA”,”Type”:”boolean”,”CtrlType”:”checkbox”,”IsMandatory”:”1″,”DisplayName”:”I consent that Pacific Union College representatives may utilize automated technology to contact me regarding educational opportunities via email, telephone, and/or text messages. I understand this consent is not required and carrier charges may apply.”,”MinLength”:””,”MaxLength”:”50″,”DefaultValue”:”1″,”MaskText”:null,”OptionValues”:”[{\”Text\”:\”Yes\”,\”Value\”:\”1\”,\”IsDefault\”:false},{\”Text\”:\”No\”,\”Value\”:\”0\”,\”IsDefault\”:true}]”,”ChildFields”:[],”FormLabel”:”TCPA”,”Position”:”7,1″,”IsHidden”:”0″,”IsUsedinForm”:”1″,”Height”:”0″,”SMSVerification”:”0″,”AllowOnlyValidData”:true,”ParentField”:””,”IsUnique”:false,”FieldConfiguration”:null,”IsSearchKey”:false}],”Version”:”2.0″,”FormWidth”:”744″,”FormSize”:””,”FieldLabelColor”:”#ffffff”,”FieldLabelFontSize”:13,”FieldLabelFontWeight”:”normal”,”FieldLabelFontFamily”:”Open Sans”,”FieldHeight”:”40″,”FieldColor”:”#999999″,”FieldBackgroundColor”:”#ffffff”,”FieldFontFamily”:”Open Sans”,”FieldBorderColor”:”#97c4c2″,”FieldBorderWidth”:”1″,”FieldCornerRadius”:”0″,”FieldShadow”:”0″,”ButtonText”:”REQUEST INFORMATION”,”ButtonTextFontFamily”:”Roboto”,”ButtonTextFontSize”:19,”ButtonTextFontWeight”:”bold”,”ButtonTextColor”:”#ffffff”,”ButtonColor”:”#275833″,”ButtonWidth”:”148″,”ButtonHeight”:”57″,”ButtonCornerRadius”:”0″,”ButtonStyle”:”plain”,”ButtonAlignment”:”center”,”BackgroundColor”:”transparent”,”Layout”:”fluid”,”LabelPlacement”:”top”,”ContainsCaptcha”:false,”ContainsGoogleRecaptcha”:false,”GoogleRecaptchaVersion”:””,”GoogleRecaptchaScore”:”0.5″,”ContainsPasswordField”:false,”AccountPhoneNumberFormat”:”DEFAULT”,”DefaultCountryCode”:”1″,”ContainsDPR”:false,”ContainsDPRDetails”:false}

WHAT DOES A
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN DO

IMPORTANT
INFORMATION

JOB
POSSIBILITIES

CERTIFICATION
INFORMATION

PAYMENT
OPTIONS

6 Months

PROGRAM LENGTH

CPCT, CET, CPT

CERTIFICATIONS

$4,000.00*

Payment Plan Available

TOTAL TUITION

ISSUING AUTHORITY

*Payment Plan Details: Enrollment requires a minimum deposit of $500. Installment payments will begin 30 days after the course start date. Connect with an admissions counselor to explore the payment plan available to you.

What Does A Patient Care Technician Do?

Patient care technicians are professionals who assist and support patients in a variety of healthcare settings. They work directly with doctors, nurses, and staff to deliver patient care, and are typically on the front lines helping to keep patients comfortable and healthy.

The responsibilities of patient care technicians include many essential tasks, including taking vital signs, recording data, and assisting with daily functions such as feeding and bathing. Patient care technicians also serve as an important link between patients and families, offering support, communication, and compassion.

Where Does A Patient Care Technician Work?

Certified patient care technicians work alongside other healthcare professionals in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes, assisted living communities and long-term care facilities.

Requirements

High School Diploma or GED

Web browser with internet connection

Course registration & payment

Training Materials Provided

Expert-led video based training

eBook: Phlebotomy Worktext and Procedures Manual

eBook: Electrocardiography for the Healthcare Professional

eBook: Fundamental Concepts and Skills for the Patient Care Technician

Competency assessments

National Certification exam fee

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

Outcomes

The demand for patient care technicians will continue to grow as the population ages and, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment is expected to rise consistently through 2030.

Patient care technicians can expect to earn a starting salary of between $29,900 and $37,300
Graduates of the patient care technician program will have acquired the skills necessary to work in a wide range of healthcare settings, including outpatient care centers, physician’s offices, assisted living communities, and long-term care facilities
Patient care technician students will complete the program with a thorough understanding of human anatomy, medical terminology, and electrocardiography

Skills Learned

Upon completion of this certified patient care technician program you’ll learn a number of skills, including:

Knowing medical terminology, disease processes, anatomy and physiology
Understanding the responsibilities of basic patient care — bathing, feeding, catheter care, etc.
Performing safety checks and ensure cleanliness in patient rooms
Recognizing the importance of special care, concerns and settings
Understanding EKG readings and monitoring vital signs
Performing phlebotomy procedures, lab tests, blood glucose tests and exercise/nutrition/diet monitoring
Understanding the responsibilities of communication and professionalism
Administering medication, assisting with minor procedures and handling laboratory specimens
Assisting doctors and nurses with physical examinations

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN JOB POSSIBILITIES

Certified Nursing
Assistant

Home Health
Aide

Personal Care
Aide

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Upon completion of this certificate, you’ll have met the training requirements to take the Clinical Medical Assistant Certification (CMAC) and Certified Personal Care Assistant (CPCA), which are sponsored by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).

CMAC

Clinical Medical Assistant Certification

Earning this certification will ensure that understand and are able to provide basic patient care.

CPCA

Certified Personal Care Assistant

The Personal Care Assistant certification documents the basic competencies involved in providing care of individuals in the home setting.

Click here to review important program notes for your state.

DO YOU NEED HELP PAYING FOR YOUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM?

Many employers offer education assistance programs with tuition reimbursement. Schedule a call with an enrollment advisor to learn more.

PROGRAM COMPARISONS

	PACIFIC UNION COLLEGE	COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Program & Tuition Cost	$5,000 average	Up to $20,000
Exam Fees, Books & Materials	Included	Up to $750
Job Ready In	3–6 months	24–48 months
Schedule Flexibility	On-demand 24/7	Set class schedule
Travel Requirements	None: 100% online	On-campus classrooms
Student Support	Personal Advisors: text, call and email access	Professors: scheduled office hours
Career Coaching	Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers	Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit
Content Delivery	3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning	Professor lectures

MEET YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST!

April is your Professional Development Specialist. She is here to help you understand your program of interest, payment options and succeed! Get in touch with April to learn more about your program, The Center for Professional Development with Pacific Union College and how to achieve your professional goals!

FAQ

I have no medical background or experience in healthcare. Can I become a patient care technician?

You can! Many patient care technicians have little to no healthcare experience prior to beginning their training. If you possess a passion for helping others in a healthcare setting, then you’re able to become a patient care technician.

What is the typical schedule like for a patient care technician?

Many patient care technicians work full-time. The schedule varies as health care facilities such as hospitals and assisted living homes are open 24/7. It may be necessary to work weekends, nights and some holidays. The daily schedule of a PCT does vary as the needs of the patient largely dictate what will be done.

What skills do patient care technicians need to possess?

Patient care technicians should have good communication skills, compassion, patience and physical stamina. If you’re lacking in one or more of these areas, it doesn’t necessarily mean you wouldn’t be a good PCT, and it may be an area you wish to focus on as part of your training.

What is desirable about a patient care technician career?

Many patient care technicians find enjoyment in caring for patients. Healthcare is very social and it affords the opportunity to build lasting bonds with co-workers and patients alike. It is also an environment that is fast-paced with little down time.

What's the difference between a patient care technician and a certified nursing assistant?

Patient care technicians and CNAs have very similar job descriptions. They both provide basic patient care such as bathing, feeding, lifting and turning patients, giving catheter care, monitoring vital signs and managing room cleanliness. However, patient care technicians can also perform electrocardiogram readings and perform blood draws and other phlebotomy procedures (as long as they earn the certification). Another difference is CNAs work under the supervision of registered nurses, and patient care technicians do not.

Interested In Another Program?

The Center for Professional Development at Pacific Union College located in Angwin, California, provides the highest quality training in order to best serve students and surrounding communities. Our specialized career training programs provide up-to-date and in-demand skills, preparation and certification, ensuring that everyone who completes our programs is of the highest caliber.

View Pacific Union's Degree Programs

In addition to our certificate programs, The Center for Professional Development at Pacific Union College offers traditional college degrees with more than 100 academic options. View our degrees.

Investing In A Pacific Union College Degree

Investing in a college degree is an important decision. Pacific Union College’s traditional degrees offer financial aid options for students. Learn more about our student finance options.

HEALTHCARE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

HEALTHCARE

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

Advance Your

Patient Care Technician

Career

WHAT DOES A PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN DO

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

JOB POSSIBILITIES

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

PAYMENT OPTIONS

6 Months

PROGRAM LENGTH

CPCT, CET, CPT

CERTIFICATIONS

$4,000.00*

Payment Plan Available

TOTAL TUITION

ISSUING AUTHORITY

What Does A Patient Care Technician Do?

Where Does A Patient Care Technician Work?

Requirements

Training Materials Provided

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

Outcomes

Skills Learned

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN JOB POSSIBILITIES

Certified Nursing Assistant

Home Health Aide

Personal Care Aide

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

CMAC

CPCA

Click here to review important program notes for your state.

DO YOU NEED HELP PAYING FOR YOUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM?​

Many employers offer education assistance programs with tuition reimbursement. Schedule a call with an enrollment advisor to learn more.

PROGRAM COMPARISONS

MEET YOUR PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT SPECIALIST!

FAQ

Interested In Another Program?

View Pacific Union's Degree Programs

Investing In A Pacific Union College Degree

WHAT DOES A
PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN DO

IMPORTANT
INFORMATION

JOB
POSSIBILITIES

CERTIFICATION
INFORMATION

PAYMENT
OPTIONS

Certified Nursing
Assistant

Home Health
Aide

Personal Care
Aide

DO YOU NEED HELP PAYING FOR YOUR CERTIFICATION PROGRAM?