PCT

Course Code: PCT

The Patient Care Technician / Nurse Aide Advanced (PCT) program prepares students for a versatile career in healthcare, combining advanced nursing assistant skills with specialized clinical training. This comprehensive course equips students to assist doctors and nurses in hospitals, long-term care facilities, and clinics while providing direct patient care with professionalism and empathy.

The program expands upon core Nursing Assistant competencies by introducing advanced procedures such as EKG monitoring, phlebotomy, and basic laboratory testing. Students will gain both classroom instruction and practical hands-on experience in simulated lab environments. Upon completion, graduates are qualified for multiple entry-level healthcare positions and may pursue national certification exams as Patient Care Technicians.

What you will learn in this course:

• Advanced patient care and clinical techniques
• Electrocardiography (EKG) procedures and interpretation
• Phlebotomy techniques and specimen handling
• Infection control and safety standards
• Measuring and recording vital signs accurately

• Patient mobility, transfers, and rehabilitation support
• Laboratory procedures and basic diagnostics
• Communication and teamwork in healthcare settings
• Ethics, professionalism, and patient advocacy
• Preparation for national PCT certification exams

Section : Morning
7 Weeks
Section : Afternoon
11 Weeks
Section : Evening
11 Weeks
Section : Weekend
30 Saturdays
Jan 28Monday - Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday - Friday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMJan 06Monday - Friday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMJan 25Saturdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Feb 25Monday - Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday - Friday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMFeb 03Monday - Friday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMFeb 29Saturdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Mar 31Monday - Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday - Friday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMMar 02Monday - Friday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMMar 28Saturdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Apr 28Monday - Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday - Friday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMApr 06Monday - Friday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMApr 25Saturdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
May 26Monday - Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday - Friday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMMay 04Monday - Friday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMMay 30Saturdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Jun 30Monday - Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday - Friday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMJun 01Monday - Friday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMJun 27Saturdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Jul 28Monday - Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday - Friday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMJul 06Monday - Friday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMJul 25Saturdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Aug 25Monday - Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday - Friday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMAug 03Monday - Friday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMAug 29Saturdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Sep 29Monday - Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday - Friday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMSep 14Monday - Friday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMSep 26Saturdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Oct 27Monday - Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday - Friday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMOct 05Monday - Friday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMOct 31Saturdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Nov 24Monday - Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday - Friday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMNov 02Monday - Friday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMNov 28Saturdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Dec 29Monday - Fri 9:00 AM - 4:00 PMMonday - Friday 2:00 PM - 6:00 PMDec 07Monday - Friday 6:00 PM - 10:00 PMDec 19Saturdays 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
*Please call the school to see if the schedule is available