Patient Care Technician Program

The Phlebotomy Technician Program is a 8-10week in-person course designed to effectively train and educate students in all aspects of patient care technician skills including basic phlebotomy skills, patient care and basic EKG skills. 

This course is designed for participants who want to advance their career, or are interested in starting a career to become a Patient Care Technician.

After successful completion of the program, students are eligible to take the national certification exam, CPCT through NHA. 

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Our patient care technician course consists of lectures, power points, study guides, and exams, followed by hours of hands-on in-person classroom skills training.

Our students have the option of completing a portion  of the required venipunctures, EKG's & hands on patient care in a medical facility setting, to simply gain confidence, experience, and knowledge of the medical field.

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A variety of equipment will be used during class including devices to draw blood, including artificial arms with veins, and other training devices. This will provide the student with the knowledge and skills necessary to perform effectively.

Our experienced instructors will guide you as you learn a variety of blood drawing techniques, patient care standards, safe technique, and other areas such as:

• HIPAA and Patient's rights

• Universal Precautions and Safety

• Venipuncture with Vacutainers, Butterflies, and Syringes

• Finger and Heel Sticks

• Medical Terminology

• Professionalism

• EKG placement 

 

Entrance Requirements:

• Entrance Exam 

• High school diploma or GED

• Must be 17 years or older

• Valid government I.D. or Driver's License​