Online Patient Care Technician 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!

This fully online certified patient care technician (CPCT) training and certification course is an 8-week, self-paced 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 PCT training, students will take the American Medical Certification Association (AMCA) or the National HealthCareer Association (NHA) certification exam to obtain a nationally accredited certification as a Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT).
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Why Choose To Become a Patient Care Technician?

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.
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.

Skills You’ll Gain In The Patient Care Technician Certification Course

With a nationally accredited CPCT certification, you will gain valuable patient care skills, such as:
Medical terminology, disease processes, anatomy and physiology

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

Interpersonal Patient Communication, Professionalism, and Patient Cultural Competency
Administer medications and assist providers with minor procedures
Phlebotomy procedures, lab tests, blood glucose tests and exercise/nutrition/diet monitoring
Upon completion of this course and credentialing exam, students will obtain a nationally accredited 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 Choose 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 healthcare experiences.
We know students seek valuable healthcare experiences, so we created this 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!

Gain a competitive edge through career-focused
training and industry-recognized credentials.

Ready to launch your career? Our online training programs will help you take the first steps.
Choose from one of our most in-demand courses and set yourself up for success!

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What’s Included The Online Patient Care Technician Certification Course

Convenience And Accessibility Pre-Health Students Need

No deadlines or time limits on assignments.

Course material available immediately after registration.
Unlimited 12 month access to web-based instructional content.

Nationally Accredited CPCT Certification

ACT covers the cost of the national CPCT certification exam. Certification is valid in all 50 states.

Interactive Classroom Videos

Virtually practice and perform essential clinical skills like 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!

Self-Paced, On-Demand Learning

This self-paced, online medical assistant course allows students to study and learn the material on their own time in their preferred location. With no due dates or set schedules on assignments, students have the flexibility and convenience to complete the training at a schedule that is most comfortable for them.

Hands-On Learning With Our Venipuncture Practice Kit

With our hands-on learning practice 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 Access To CCMA Course Material

Unlock all-inclusive, fully-virtual access to complete instructional content, including nationally-accredited textbooks and journals, downloadable notes and presentations, HD video lectures, study guides, and practice exams.

Interactive Classroom Videos

Professional HD concept videos including immersive tutorials that demonstrate and explain complex topics, essential skills, and procedures.

Self-Paced, On-Demand Learning

This self-paced, online medical assistant course allows students to study and learn the material on their own time in their preferred location. With no due dates or set schedules on assignments, students have the flexibility and convenience to complete the training at a schedule that is most comfortable for them.

Patient Simulations For Clinical Practice

Virtually practice and perform essential clinical skills like 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!

12-Month Access To NHA Portal

Guided reflection questions and discussion activities. Students can interact with classmates in a safe and stimulating environment encouraging peer-to-peer learning.

Nationally Accredited CCMA Certification

Students will take The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) certification exam to obtain a nationally accredited CCMA certification. ACT covers the cost of the national CCMA certification exam.

Online Seminars And Discussion Boards

Enjoy unlimited access to National Healthcareer Association (NHA) study portal, which includes interactive assignments, lectures, virtual labs, study guides, practice exams, etc.

CCMA Study Guides And Competency Assessments

Access well-organized PDF study guides and notes as you prepare to become a CCMA. Practice quizzes with application to real-world clinical cases are available after each module.

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.

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.

Expert Course Instructors

Through this instructor-led training course, students have seamless access to subject-matter expert instructors for one-on-one tutoring, personalized feedback on assignments, and continuous support and guidance. Instructors are advanced healthcare providers and educators (MSN, PA-C, Pharm-D).

14 DAY 100% MONEY-BACK GUARANTEE

If you’re not satisfied with our course, we’re not satisfied. That’s why we’ll happily refund 100% of the course fee within the first 14 days of enrollment.

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BECOME A CERTIFIED PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN (CPCT)

At Advanced eClinical Training, we are dedicated to transforming the way pre-health students experience and accomplish their clinical training journey. Our enrollment process is quick and easy, so you can get started right away. No phone calls, no waiting lines or long forms necessary, just an easy transition to a promising future!