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Patient Care Technician

Program Type: Fully Online
Program Level: Continuing Education
Department: Continuing Education
Institute: Health & Biosciences
College: PAC

What is the Patient Care Technician program?

Earn a CPCT Certified Patient Care Technician Certification. 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.

 

Courses 

  • CPR for Healthcare Providers - EMSP 1019
  • Medical Terminology - NUPC 1020
  • Electrocardiography - ECRD 1011
  • Communications for Health - MDCA 1010
  • Patient Care Technician/Assistant - MDCA 1091
  • Patient Care Certification Prep - NUPC 1091

 

Program Information

Time Commitment

260 Contact Hours

10 Week Training

Certification

Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)

Career Outlook

Learn more at the Alamo Colleges Career Coach website
 

Program Requirements

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

 

Financial Aid Eligibility / Modes of Training 

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Contact Information

Primary Contact

Vanessa Bailey

Phone:210-485-0845
Email:dst-alamoICD@alamo.edu
Campus: Palo Alto College

Additional Contact 

Vanessa Barrera

Phone:210-485-0860
Email:dst-alamoICD@alamo.edu
Campus: Palo Alto College 

 

CE Tier 2

CE Enrollment Professional
Phone: 210-212-5266 (Option 4)
Email: CETier2@alamo.edu
Campus: District Support Office

 

Additional Information

For assistance with program information or registration, email us at CETier2@alamo.edu and our CE staff will get back to you. Thank you.