Middlesex County

Patient Care Technician Training

Provided by American Institute Of Medical Sciences And Education

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) program prepares students to work as entry-level patient care technicians in hospitals or outpatient facilities or radiology aides in imaging centers. A Patient Care Technician, also known as a patient care assistant, provides patient care and support under the direction of a registered nurse. PCT graduates will be eligible to take the patient care technician certification exam offered by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Graduates who pass the certification exam can earn the Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) credential from NHA. Graduates of the Patient Care Technician training program are also eligible for the phlebotomy certification and EKG certification exams offered by NHA.

Program Website

Program Information

  • Apprenticeship: No
  • Requires/Includes Externship/Internship: Yes
  • Eligible for Credential: Yes
  • Duration: 9 months; 180 months
  • In-Person/Virtual: IP/V
  • 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 - American Institute Of Medical Sciences And Education

AIMS Education is a private college located in Piscataway, NJ, that offers degree and certificate programs for various healthcare professions.

Contact Information
Suggest an edit to this program