Patient Care Technician
Assist patients in obtaining services, understanding policies and making health care decisions.
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Jobs available locally 1,503 |
Demand Locally +2 % |
Annual Wage Range $37,577 – $78,173 |
Provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities or illness who require help with personal care and activities of daily living support (e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation). May also provide help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and doing laundry. Work is performed in various settings depending on the needs of the care recipient and may include locations such as their home, place of work, out in the community, or at a daytime nonresidential facility.
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Jobs available locally 35,803 |
Demand Locally +1 % |
Annual Wage Range $20,795 – $31,781 |
Transport patients to areas such as operating rooms or x-ray rooms using wheelchairs, stretchers, or moveable beds. May maintain stocks of supplies or clean and transport equipment. Psychiatric orderlies are included in Psychiatric Aides.
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Jobs available locally 213 |
Demand Locally +3 % |
Annual Wage Range $31,275 – $38,504 |
Program Level:
Continuing Education
Program Type:
Fully Online
Department:
Continuing Education
Institute:
Health & Biosciences
College:
PAC
What is the Patient Care Technician program?
This program/course prepares for the Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT). Certified Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled technicians who assist doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals in providing direct patient care in a variety of healthcare environments including hospitals.
The optional Mental Health First Aide course is ideal for healthcare workers. Click here for details.
Courses
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Program Information
Time Commitment255 Contact Hours 7 Months |
CertificationCertified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) |
Career OutlookLearn more at the Alamo Colleges Career Coach website |
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Program Requirements CE Allied Health Requirements Checklist
Possess proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking skills)
You are at least eighteen (18) years of age
Some High School
Must have access to computer/tablet and internet
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