Online Patient Care Technician Certification Program
8-week, online, self-paced Patient Care Technician certification course for Pre-health Students
Invest In Your Future And Prepare For Nursing, PA, Or Medical School With A Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certification Online!
This fully online certified patient care technician (CPCT) certification course is an 8-week, self-paced patient care technician training program ideal for health science students seeking patient care experience in hospitals, emergency rooms, treatment and rehab centers, nursing homes, and intensive care units prior to applying to nursing, physician assistant (PA), or medical school.
After successfully completing the online CPCT training, students will take the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) or the National HealthCareer Association (NHA) certification exam to earn a nationally accredited Patient Care Technician Certification.
As a Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT), you’ll play an integral role in the healthcare team as you provide diverse patient care duties in collaboration with physicians, nurses, PAs, NPs, and other healthcare professionals while preparing for PA, medical, or nursing school.
Patient Care Technician is one of the fastest-growing roles in healthcare today! PCTs generally work in the hospital, intensive care units, emergency rooms, cardiac care units, rehabilitation facilities, and nursing homes. They usually work closely with the nursing staff to deliver patient care through various responsibilities, including obtaining vital signs, collecting laboratory specimens, conducting ECGs, transporting patients & assisting with ambulation, administering medications, etc.
Furthermore, a PCT is trained to monitor and change Foley catheters, perform phlebotomy, set up feeding tubes, set up IVs, and provide patient hygiene including bathing, oral care, peri-care, maintaining patient rooms, etc. Because a PCT predominately functions in hospital settings, Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) is a top skill they must embody.
Skills You’ll Gain In The Patient Care Technician Certification Course
With a nationally accredited CPCT certification, you will gain valuable Patient Care Technician training in the following areas:
- Medical terminology, disease processes, anatomy and physiology
- Interpersonal Patient Communication, Professionalism, and Patient Cultural Competency
- Basic patient care skills such as assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), bathing, feeding, catheter care, etc.
- Understand EKG readings and monitoring vital signs
- Phlebotomy procedures, lab tests, blood glucose tests and exercise/nutrition/diet monitoring
- Administer medications and assist providers with minor procedures
Upon completion of this online health certification course and credentialing exam, students will obtain a nationally accredited Patient Care Technician Certification (CPCT) which may be used to confidently seek healthcare/ patient care experiences in hospitals, intensive care units, diagnostic testing centers, nursing homes, hospice, diagnostic testing centers, etc.
Why Get Your Patient Care Technician Certification Online with Us
PA, nursing, and medical schools value applicants’ GPA and test scores and seek prospective students with passion and commitment to medicine displayed through a diverse set of patient care experiences.
We know students seek valuable patient care experiences, so we created this patient care technician training course to provide students with comprehensive clinical education and skills to be applied in various clinical settings to treat a wide range of patients with diverse illnesses and conditions.
A patient care technician certification (CPCT) can help boost your PA, medical, or nursing school application as it highlights your clinical competency in diagnostic and treatment procedures, direct patient care skills, and complex medical decision-making capabilities, to name a few!
What’s Included In The Online Patient Care Technician Certification Course
Convenience and Accessibility Pre-Health Students Need
- No deadlines or time limits on assignments.
- Patient care technician training material available immediately after registration.
- Unlimited 12 month access to web-based instructional content.
ALL-INCLUSIVE 12-MONTH ACCESS TO INTERACTIVE LEARNING MATERIAL
Unlimited virtual access to a mobile-friendly study portal 24/7 which includes nationally accredited textbooks & journals, downloadable notes & presentations, interactive assignments, lectures, virtual labs, study guides, patient care technician certification practice exams, etc.
NATIONALLY ACCREDITED CPCT
TRAINING & CERTIFICATION
ACT covers the cost of the national CPCT certification exam. Patient Care Technician Certification is valid in all 50 states.
LEARN BY DOING WITH CUTTING-EDGE VIRTUAL SIMULATIONS
Virtually perform essential patient care technician training and gain experience taking vital signs, administering vaccinations/ injections, venipuncture, setting up and assisting with in-office/ surgical procedures, CPR, collecting and handling laboratory specimens, and much more!
HANDS-ON LEARNING WITH OUR VENIPUNCTURE PRACTICE KIT
With our hands-on learning patient care technician training kit add-on option, you will receive a venipuncture/injection practice kit directly to your home which includes 50+ authentic medical equipment, a dummy arm, needles, syringes, lancets, requisition order, vials, patient prep supplies, etc. Practice performing phlebotomy hands-on as you work through virtual clinic simulations.
ONLINE SEMINARS & DISCUSSION BOARDS
Guided reflection questions and discussion activities. Students can interact with classmates in a safe and stimulating environment ideal for Patient Care Technician training.
STUDY GUIDES & COMPETENCY ASSESSMENTS
Well-organized PDF study guides and notes. Practice quizzes with application to real-world clinical cases are available after each module to help you pass the Patient Care Technician certification exam.
INTERACTIVE CLASSROOM VIDEOS
Professional HD concept videos including immersive tutorials that demonstrate and explain complex topics, essential skills, and procedures.
VIRTUAL ECG SIMULATOR
Interactive ECG lab with practice guidelines and resources to teach the most common ECG rhythms. Other concept labs include examples of real body sounds and anatomical body models.
ACCESS TO OUR PRE-HEALTH COMMUNITY
Use this community to connect with pre-PA/nursing/medical students all over the country; Network with other passionate students in medicine, provide mentorship & advice, ask questions, share ideas, study, etc.
BLS & CARDIOVASCULAR LIFE SUPPORT TRAINING
Learn how to perform CPR and other basic life support skills via the American Heart Association (AHA).
COURSE INSTRUCTOR IS AN EXPERIENCED NURSE (MSN) EDUCATOR
Instructors provide constant feedback & support following each patient care technician training module.
PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
After the patient care technician certification exam, ACT offers assistance with your job search, resume writing and review, and interview prep!
GRADUATE APPLICATION ASSISTANCE
Instructors are established nurses (BSN) nurse practitioners (FNP) and physicians (MD) with expert insight on graduate applications. We also have current PA and medical students available to provide advice and mentorship during your application process!
PHYSICIAN/PA EVALUATION LETTER WITH MENTORSHIP OPTION
With our Physician/PA-C mentorship add-on option, students have the opportunity to gain a letter of evaluation (LOE) from our physician/PA advisors. Students must complete our mentorship program to be eligible for an LOE.
14 DAY 100% MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE
If you’re not satisfied with our patient care technician training course, we’re not satisfied. That’s why we’ll happily refund 100% of the course fee within the first 14 days of enrollment in our Patient Care Technician certification program.
