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Patient Care Technician

Assist patients in obtaining services, understanding policies and making health care decisions.

Jobs available locally

1,490

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$37,571 – $78,292

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.

Jobs available locally

35,139

Demand Locally

+1 %

Annual Wage Range

$20,800 – $31,768

Provide or assist with basic care or support under the direction of onsite licensed nursing staff. Perform duties such as monitoring of health status, feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, or ambulation of patients in a health or nursing facility. May include medication administration and other health-related tasks. Includes nursing care attendants, nursing aides, and nursing attendants.

Jobs available locally

7,336

Demand Locally

+1 %

Annual Wage Range

$29,485 – $45,171

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 

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

 

Program Information

Time Commitment

255 Contact Hours

7 Months

Certification

Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)

Career Outlook

Learn 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

 

Tuition

Tuition for Fall 2025 TBA
 
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One or more of these programs are approved Ready to Work programs. Find out if you’re eligible to receive free tuition and job placement services that will enable you to secure an in-demand career. 

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Financial Aid Resources

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Contact Information

CE Registration

Phone: 210-212-5266 (Option 6)
Email: dst-ceregister@alamo.edu

 

 

CE Program Information

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HB 1508 Licensing Requirement

 
This program may lead to an occupational license for which a prior criminal history may make a student ineligible.
 
For more information, please visit:alamo.edu/hb1508