Patient Care Technician (PCT) Training

The objective of this training program is to provide students with the knowledge and skills that are required to become a professional patient care technician. The program curriculum is aligned with current community and industry demands, with an emphasis on applying advanced patient care theory and hands-on training to real-world patient situations. The technical skills acquired in this program will allow students to successfully pass the Georgia Nurse Aide and NHA certification exams, and subsequently, obtain gainful employment as an entry-level patient care technician, EKG technician, and/or phlebotomy technician. Upon successful completion, students will be able to:

• Accurately and safely perform blood collections, including routine venipuncture and dermal puncture, and point-of-care testing in adult patient populations
• Assess patient cardiac rhythms and rates through ECG interpretation and telemetry monitoring
• Deliver high-quality patient care in long-term care facilities, hospitals, and physician's offices
• Collect and record routine vital signs, including pulse, respirations, and blood pressure
• Maintain patient privacy and confidentiality per facility and federal regulations