Patient Care Technician
Short-Term Certificate
Overview
With this certificate you can begin working in healthcare right away. Upon completing the certificate you will be eligible for the Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) exam and be certified in CPR. Phlebotomy and electrocardiogram (ECG) are part of this certificate, and you’ll be eligible to sit for the phlebotomy and electrophysiology certification exams.
Patient care technicians with multiple skills play a vital role in direct patient care. After completing the certificate, the student will be certified as a State Tested Nursing Aide and become certified in CPR. Phlebotomy and electrocardiogram (ECG) are also part of this certificate. The student will be eligible to sit for the phlebotomy and electrophysiology certification exam. This will allow the student to be job ready upon completion of this certificate.By completing this course, you:
- expand your potential job opportunities in the healthcare industry
- gain basic skills in patient care
- build a strong foundation for academic progression in healthcare
Future Start Dates
Admission Requirements
This is an open enrollment program. To be admitted, students must submit a free application for admission and complete the standard steps to enroll.
Plan of Study
Continue Your Education
Credits earned in the patient care technician certificate count toward COTC’s Associate of Applied Science in Health Services Technology.