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Patient Care Technician

Assist patients in obtaining services, understanding policies and making health care decisions.

Jobs available locally

1,505

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$36,962 – $75,865

Provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities or illness who require help with personal care and activities of daily living support (e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation). May also provide help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and doing laundry. Work is performed in various settings depending on the needs of the care recipient and may include locations such as their home, place of work, out in the community, or at a daytime nonresidential facility.

Jobs available locally

34,543

Demand Locally

+1 %

Annual Wage Range

$18,379 – $30,610

Provide specialized nursing care for patients in critical or coronary care units.

Jobs available locally

23,328

Demand Locally

+2 %

Annual Wage Range

$63,116 – $109,483

What is the Patient Care Technician program?

This program/course prepares for the Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT). Certified Patient Care Technicians are multi-skilled technicians who assist doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals in providing direct patient care in a variety of healthcare environments including hospitals.

The optional Mental Health First Aide course is ideal for healthcare workers. Click here for details.

Courses 

  • CPR for Healthcare Providers - EMSP 1019
  • Medical Terminology - NUPC 1020
  • Phlebotomy & EKG - ECRD 1011
  • Communications for Health - MDCA 1010
  • Patient Care Technician/Assistant - MDCA 1091
  • Patient Care Certification Prep - NUPC 1091

 

Program Information

Time Commitment

255 Contact Hours

7 Months

Certification

Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)

Career Outlook

Learn more at the Alamo Colleges Career Coach website

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Program Requirements      CE Allied Health Requirements Checklist

Possess proficiency in English (reading, writing, and speaking skills)

You are at least eighteen (18) years of age

Some High School

Must have access to computer/tablet and internet

 

Tuition

 
$3,735
 
Estimated Cost of Attendance
Estimated Cost of Attendance FY 2022-2023  
Tuition and Fees $3,707.00
Supplies $0
Personal/Miscellaneous $0
Total Estimate $3,707.00
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One or more of these programs are approved Ready to Work programs. Find out if you’re eligible to receive free tuition and job placement services that will enable you to secure an in-demand career. 

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Financial Aid Resources

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Contact Information

CE Registration

Phone: 210-212-5266 (Option 4)
Email: dst-ceregister@alamo.edu
Campus: Alamo Colleges Center of Excellence for Student Success (ACCESS) Building

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