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!
PAYPAL
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CLIMB CREDIT
A financing option designed especially for professionals like you who want to enhance their careers by pursuing a certification program.
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- ** REQUIRED ** eligible for tuition reimbursement through your employer
- No repayment penalty
- Use autopay and receive a 0.25% interest rate reduction
- Students are welcome to apply and just explore their options! There is no obligation to accept the loan.
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- Climb Financing FAQs
Call or Text (717.790.9693) or email your Emerge Education Workforce Specialist to start your application or to learn more about Climb financing.