If you’ve ever considered becoming a patient care technician, our in-depth Patient Care Technician course can help you learn important fundamental and practical skills involved in this career. For each patient, a patient care technician is responsible for assisting in activities of daily life, taking vital signs, ensuring patient safety, infection control, personal care, hygiene, assisting with meals, specimen collection and more. Patient Care Technicians are also responsible for recording services performed, as well as monitoring the patient's condition.
Introduction to Healthcare
Affordable Care Act
Healthcare System
Role of the Patient Care Technician
Professionalism and Work Ethics
Styles of Communication
Establishing a Therapeutic Relationship
Documentation
Electronic Health Record
Methods of Recording
Patient Care Technician Module 2
The Patient
Understanding the Patient as a Person
Culture
Communication
Health Practices
Patient Rights, Ethics and Laws
Legal Aspects
Lifespan Considerations for Older Adults/Elder Abuse
Ethical Aspects of Nursing
Patient Care Technician Module 3
Body Structure and Pain Management
Anatomic Terminology
Abdominal Regions
Abdominopelvic Quadrants
Growth and Development
The Family
Pain Management
Comfort
Rest and Sleep
Patient Care Technician Module 4
Patient Safety
Healthcare-Associated Infections
Standard Precautions
Surgical Asepsis
Cleaning, Disinfection and Sterilization
Workplace Safety
Body Mechanics
Patient Safety
Patient Care Technician Module 5
Patient Positioning, Preventing Falls and Emergency Care
Moving
Positioning of Patients
Preventing Falls
Assisting with Medical Emergencies
General Rules for Emergencies
Patient Care Technician Module 6
Patient Assessment
Physical Examination
Examination Sequence
Role of the Patient Care Technician
Vital Signs
Temperature
Blood Pressure
Anthropometric Measurement
Electrical Conduction System of the Heart
Electrocardiograph
Patient Care Technician Module 7
Patient Care and Comfort
Admitting a Patient
Transferring a Patient
Discharging a Patient
Patient’s Room Environment
Bathing
Patient Hygiene
Hand, Foot, and Nail Care
Dressing and Undressing Patient
Patient Care Technician Module 8
Medication and Nutrition
Self-Administered Medications
Other Methods of Medication Administration
Promoting Nutrition
Medical Nutrition Therapy
Therapeutic Diets
Water
Intravenous Therapy
Patient Care Technician Module 9
Elimination and Oxygen Needs
Urinary Elimination
Bowel Elimination
Incentive Spirometry
Oxygen Needs
Patient Care Technician Module 10
Blood and Specimen Collecting and Testing
Venipuncture Equipment
Routine Venipuncture
Specimen Collection
Capillary Puncture
Pediatric Phlebotomy
Physiology of Urine Formation
Collection of Urine Specimen
Routine Urinalysis
Urine Toxicology
Patient Care Technician Module 11
Surgery and Immobility
Caring for the Surgical Patient
Sterilization
Assisting with Surgical Procedures
Heat and Cold Therapy
Wound Classification
Wound Healing
Exudate and Drainage
Rehabilitative and Restorative Care
Chronic Illness and Disability
Patient Care Technician Module 12
Special Care Concerns and Settings
Caring for Women
Pregnancy
Pediatric Patients
Adolescent Patients
Caring for the Older Adult
Caring for Patients with Mental Health Needs
Caring for Patients with Chronic Conditions
End of Life Care
Palliative vs. Curative Care
Goals of Hospice
**Outlines are subject to change, as courses and materials are updated.**
Internet Connection
Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
Cookies MUST be enabled
Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
Adobe PDF Reader
QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
Cookies MUST be enabled
Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
Adobe PDF Reader
Apple QuickTime Media Player
Upon successful completion of our Patient Care Technician course, students will be prepared, in part, to sit for the NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) certification exam.
**Certification exams are not included in the cost of the course.**
Internet Connection
Broadband or High-Speed - DSL, Cable, and Wireless Connections
*Dial-Up internet connections will result in a diminished online experience. Classroom pages may load slowly and viewing large audio and video files may not be possible.
Hardware Requirements
Processor - 2GHz Processor or Higher
Memory - 1 GB RAM Minimum Recommended
PC Software Requirements
Operating Systems - Windows 7 or higher
Microsoft Office 2013 or higher. Also, you could use a general Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
Internet Browsers - Google Chrome is highly recommended
Cookies MUST be enabled
Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
Adobe PDF Reader
QuickTime, Windows Media Player &/or Real Player
MAC Software Requirements
Operating Systems - Mac OS x 10 or higher with Windows
Mac office programs or a Word Processing application to save and open Microsoft Office formats (.doc, .docx, .xls, .xlsx, .ppt, .pptx)
Internet Browsers- Google Chrome is highly recommended
Cookies MUST be enabled
Pop-ups MUST be allowed (Pop-up Blocker disabled)
The Kindle Reader App or VitalSource Bookshelf App are needed for many of our courses (No special equipment needed. This can be downloaded for FREE onto your computer.)
PowerPoint Viewer (if you do not have PowerPoint)
Adobe PDF Reader
Apple QuickTime Media Player
Patient Care Technician FAQs
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1-855-201-6910.
Online courses are accessible 24/7/365 and self-paced, allowing you to progress at your own pace on your own schedule. They can be taken from anywhere in the world from the comfort of your own home. Classroom courses have a set schedule of the days and times the courses will be held, and you must attend during those specific times.
Find out if online learning is right for you by contacting our team of registration advisers. Our team is available to answer any of your questions about taking an online course before you commit to enrolling. We will walk you through what to expect to ensure you are making the right decision. You can contact a registration adviser today via online chat, our website contact
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No, you are not required to have a diploma or higher education degree to enroll in an online course. However, some occupations may require minimum educational thresholds for employment or certification. For more information on your desired career requirements, please contact us via online chat, our website contact
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Our courses are developed with multiple formats including text, audio, video, and interactivity. Our courses also include multiple resources and tools which can include flashcards, games, activities, and more.
No, you can take the online courses from anywhere in the world.
We participate in several financial assistance options including third party funding, both military and non-military. To request more information on the financial assistance options available and check your eligibility, contact us via online chat, our website contact
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Many of our career training programs include certification vouchers. This means that at the successful completion of your course, at no additional charge, you will receive an exam voucher for the corresponding industry certification. This voucher will allow you to register and sit for the appropriate certification exam to obtain your industry credential.
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Our goal for students is to successfully complete their training course and achieve their career goals. We understand that extenuating circumstances can interfere with your ability to complete your course in the duration given. Because of this we have free or low-cost extensions available for our courses upon request. To discuss or request an extension please contact your client adviser at
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Upon successful completion of your course and fulfillment of any outstanding financial obligations, you will receive your certificate of completion. Certificates are provided to you within 30 days of completion. Your certificate will validate the training course you completed with a stamp of completion.
Students that successfully complete our career training programs are assigned a career development adviser who will coordinate placement at a local externship or hands on opportunity. These opportunities are optional and may vary based on availability and occupation. Your career development adviser will also provide job search services such as: resume building, mock interviews, job opportunity resources, and more. Our professional enrichment courses do not come with a career adviser or career services.