🏥 Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Purpose
To provide advanced clinical skills combining CNA, phlebotomy, and EKG training.

Curriculum Coverage
⦁ CNA core skills
⦁ Phlebotomy: venipuncture, specimen collection
⦁ EKG: lead placement, rhythm interpretation
⦁ Patient safety, communication, medical ethics
⦁ EHR basics

Certification Preparation
⦁ CPCT/A – NHA
⦁ CPT – NHA
⦁ CET – NHA

Career Opportunities
Patient Care Technician; EKG Technician; Phlebotomy Technician; Nursing Assistant.

Salary Outlook
National Average (U.S.)

• Median Annual Salary: $39,610

• Hourly Wage Range: $15.00 – $21.00 per hour

• Top 10% Earn Over: $50,000 annually