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Patient Care Technician Training Program
About Advanced Career Education and CareerStep
Advanced Career Education partners with CareerStep due to the quality of their training content and the wealth of support they provide learners, including how well-prepared learners are to take National Certification Exams in healthcare and technology, two of our country’s highest job demand sectors. With CareerStep’s 30+ years of experience, they have partnered with 170+ academic institutions, as well as well-known healthcare systems across the U.S.
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Enroll between 12/9 - 12/23 and receive 20% off your program price when you pay in full. Need a payment plan? You can get a payment plan for your training and receive a 10% discount.
Patient Care Tech Training
Through our online Patient Care Tech Training, you’ll work to develop the skills and knowledge that can help you be successful on the job. You’ll cover essential topics like anatomy and physiology, pharmacology basics, and phlebotomy. You’ll also learn about venipuncture and receive a venipuncture kit as part of your program to help you practice your skills!
What does a patient care technician do? With the ever-increasing demand on the healthcare industry, patient care technicians are a vital part of today’s medical workforce. Under the supervision of doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals, a patient care technician (PCT) helps look after sick and injured patients.
PCT primary duties include the following:
• Basic patient care like bathing, feeding, and catheter care
• Acquiring, distributing, and administering patient care supplies
• Collecting laboratory specimens
• Ensuring the cleanliness of patient rooms and conducting safety checks
• Monitoring and recording changes in patient health and vital signs
• Performing EKG and phlebotomy procedures
Where do they work? Patient care technicians have many options available for work location and environment. Most PCTs work in a hospital, home care agency, or a nursing home, while others work in doctors' offices, clinics, or rehabilitation centers. Additional job placement opportunities can be found through specialized training, including dialysis, emergency room, and ICU specialization.
Prepare For A Better Job Train affordably without sacrificing quality.
This program’s comprehensive training was developed by industry professionals with years of experience – specifically designed to help you prepare for the Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A), Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), and Certified EKG Technician (CET) certification exams.
Learn your way with online training, you can absorb more knowledge and learn more skills fast.
• Study on a schedule that fits your life
• Progress at a pace that matches your learning style
• Adjust the time and effort you devote to your coursework each day Receive Coaching and Guidance
When you train with CareerStep, we back you every step of the way—from sign-up through course completion.
• Learner support
• Technical support
• Career support
Get Certified We’ll prepare you to take nationally recognized exams so you can explore greater opportunities in your area.
• Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
• Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)
• Certified EKG Technician (CET)
12 months to complete your training
Patient Care Technician Fact Sheet
Curriculum / Learning Objectives
Learn Your Way
With online training, you can absorb more knowledge and learn more skills fast.
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Study on a schedule that fits your life.
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Progress at a pace that matches your learning style.
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Adjust the time and effort you devote to your coursework each day.
Receive Coaching and Guidance
When you train with CareerStep, we back you every step of the way—from enrollment through course completion.
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Learner support
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Technical support
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Clinical externship support
Support
We’re excited that you’ve decided to go after your medical assisting career goal, and we’re backing you every step of the way. Reach out to us any time with your questions, comments, rants, boasts, or jokes.
One-on-one support Phone, live chat, and email
Open Enrollment. Have questions?
Give us a call at 215-359-6853 or email us at customercare@advancedcareereducation.com
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Mission Statement
Our mission is to provide equal-opportunity training that eliminates barriers to student success and closes the equity gap in education. We are committed to giving all students a chance to succeed in their chosen field of study. We hold ourselves to higher standards and embrace ambitious goals to serve our students with an unwavering belief in the power of change. This is a space where students can grow and learn.