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Patient Care Technician

Program Type: Fully Online
Program Level: Continuing Education
Department: Continuing Education
Institute: Health & Biosciences
College: PAC
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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.

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Courses 

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

 

Program Information

Time Commitment

260 Contact Hours

6 Months

Certification

Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)

Career Outlook

Learn more at the Alamo Colleges Career Coach website
 

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

 
$3,995
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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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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

CE Program Information

Email:dst-alamoICD@alamo.edu
Campus: Alamo Colleges Center of Excellence for Student Success (ACCESS) Building

Additional Information

For assistance with program information or registration, email us at dst-ceregister@alamo.edu and our CE staff will get back to you.