Patient Care Technician Program

Instructional Program (CIP)

Description

Program Name:  Patient Care Technician Program

A. Course Objective 

Description:  Patient Care Technicians (PCT) are a vital part of today’s  medical workforce. Under the supervision of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals, PCTs help tend to sick and injured patients. 

Competencies to be achieved:

• Patient Rights and Safety


• Body Structure and Function


• Vital Signs


• Basic Emergency Care


• Care of Women and Children


• Care of Older Adults


• Procedure Assistance


• Specimen Collection


• Physical Exam Assistance


• Pain Management

Training Services Offered When: This program is offered self-paced online with start dates every Monday. Once registered, the student will receive 12 months to complete the program.

** Students are strongly encouraged to complete their training within the designated access term. However, we understand that some students may need additional time to be successful. Program extensions are available and require an additional extension fee. Please note, program progress is stored up to 6-months after the program expiration date. If you do not extend the program within those 6 months, your program progress would be lost and you would need to re-purchase the program and start over.

B. Total Cost of Program:  $3,799  

C. Provide a list of all books required for the program:n/a

D. Provide a list of all supplies required for the program: n/a

E. WIOA Contact for Enrollment Status/Credential Verification:

Name: Vanessa Plummer

Email: jobtraining@maricopacorporate.com (preferred contact method)

Phone Number: 480-377-2700

F. Direct Website link to the program: 

https://www.maricopacorporate.com/training-individuals/patient-care-technician-program

G. Additional Information:

• Background checks requirements for licensing and background restrictions for working in the occupation:  Although background check requirements may not be necessary for attending the training program, participants should be made aware that standard healthcare employment practices require background checks


• Other requirements needed:   None


• Prerequisites:  None

H. Refund Policy: Refund Policy for Non-Credit Classes-Unless otherwise specified, students must drop non-credit classes prior to the course start date to be eligible for a 100% refund.

I. Credentials: 

• 
  Industry Recognized: Yes

Nationally Recognized Industry Association or Organization:  Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and Certified EKG Technician (CET) all via NHA

• 
  Stackable: Yes 

Career Pathway:   Higher credentials

• 
  Portable: Yes, this course prepares for national certification, recognized in any state in the nation.


• 
  Accredited Curriculum: Yes

Accrediting Agency and Link to Website: https://www.nhanow.com/ 

J. Credential Attainment Rate: Percentage of students in the last 24 months who obtained a postsecondary credential, or secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, during participation or within one year after exit from the training program: New program, therefore no credentials have been earned as of 01/2025

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