Course

Patient Care Technician

Time limit: 168 days

$4,100 Enroll

Full course description

Through Emerge Education’s 24-week Patient Care Technician certificate program, you’ll have met the training requirements for three certifications: the Certified Patient Care Technician certification, the Certified EKG Technician certification, and the Certified Phlebotomy Technician certification. This allows you to sit for any of these certification exams.

A patient care technician works with doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals to provide primary care to patients. They typically work on the front lines, assisting with the critical day-to-day care some patients require.

In order to participate in this program, you’ll need \

  • A High School Diploma or GED
  • A web browser with an internet connection

Through this certified patient care technician program, you’ll learn a number of skills, including:

  • Knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, anatomy and physiology
  • Understanding the responsibilities of basic patient care — bathing, feeding, catheter care, etc.
  • Performing safety checks and ensure cleanliness in patient rooms
  • Recognizing the importance of special care, concerns, and settings
  • Understanding EKG readings and monitoring vital signs
  • Performing phlebotomy procedures, lab tests, blood glucose tests and exercise/nutrition/diet monitoring
  • Understanding the responsibilities of communication and professionalism
  • Administering medication, assisting with minor procedures, and handling laboratory specimens
  • Assisting doctors and nurses with physical examinations

Affordable financing options are available for your certification program!

 

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