Essex County

Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)

Provided by Academy of Allied Health Sciences

The Patient Care Technician will be trained to carry out clinical procedures, conduct routine office-lab procedures, assist in minor surgery procedures, perform routine office diagnostic procedures, EKGs, preparing the patient for physical exams, taking Vital Signs and long term care injections procedure. The Patient Care Technician will demonstrate knowledge of Medical Terminology, Anatomy & Physiology, Clinical and Administrative, EKG, Phlebotomy procedures, Pharmaceutical procedures, Infection Control procedures, Nursing Assistance in long Term Care and performance of Injection. The Patient Care Technician will be expected to handle administrative office procedures including, filing and filling, writing reports, preparing protocol, scheduling, nursing skills for residents of long-term care facilities and performance of Injection.

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Program Information

  • Apprenticeship: No
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: Yes
  • Eligible for Credential: Yes
  • Duration: 560 hours
  • In-Person/Virtual: IP
  • Category: Workforce Training

Occupation Details - Nursing Assistants

  • Median Salary: $38,200
  • Median Hourly Pay: $18.37
  • Number of Jobs (2023): 1,419,400
  • Job Outlook (2023-2033): 4%
  • Employment Change (2023-2033): 62,400
Source: Occupational employment data and wage estimates are sourced from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook (OOH). Latest data available as of May 2023. For the most current information, visit bls.gov/ooh.

Provider Information - Academy of Allied Health Sciences

Academy of Allied Health Sciences is a full-time medical education school that provides practical training and experience to a wide-range of students with diverse backgrounds.

Contact Information
  • info@aahsc.com
  • 973-732-4180
  • 24 commerce St Suite 510, Newark, NJ 07102
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