Online, self-paced patient care technician certification course for pre-health students.
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).
ABOUT CPCT
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.
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
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!
Convenience And Accessibility Pre-Health Students Need
ACT covers the cost of the national CPCT certification exam. Certification is valid in all 50 states.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Professional HD concept videos including immersive tutorials that demonstrate and explain complex topics, essential skills, and procedures.
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.
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!
Guided reflection questions and discussion activities. Students can interact with classmates in a safe and stimulating environment encouraging peer-to-peer learning.
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.
Enjoy unlimited access to National Healthcareer Association (NHA) study portal, which includes interactive assignments, lectures, virtual labs, study guides, practice exams, etc.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
