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
Short-Term Certificate
Patient Care Technician Certificate
Total Credit Hours: 16
| Semester 1 | ||
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Basic Life Support |
.50 |
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Basic Healthcare Skills |
3.50 |
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Medical Terminology |
2 |
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Electrophysiology |
3 |
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Total |
9 |
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| Semester 2 | ||
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Introduction to Health Sciences |
1 |
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Phlebotomy* |
3 |
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Phlebotomy Lab* |
1 |
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Phlebotomy Clinical Practicum* |
2 |
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Total |
7 |
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*Course may have prerequisites. Please check the course description to view all prerequisites and requirements.
The college reserves the right to change curricula without notice.
Published: March 2024
Continue Your Education
Credits earned in the patient care technician certificate count toward COTC’s Associate of Applied Science in Health Services Technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How quickly can I complete the home healthcare provider certificate?
This certificate may be completed in two semesters, or about eight months.
Can I take classes online or face-to-face?
You will take classes on campus to use equipment and engage in hands-on learning.
What financial assistance is available to help me pay for college?
COTC awards more than $1 million in scholarships to students each year.
Every student is encouraged to complete a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) to be considered for grants, scholarships and loans. Students who complete the FAFSA are automatically considered for some scholarships. Other scholarships require an application.
See Paying for College for more information, or connect with the Office of Student Financial Services at 740.366.9435 or email NWK-studentfinancialservices@mail.cotc.edu.