PCT (Patient Care Tech)

**MUST HAVE CNA TRAINING AND PHLEBOTOMY BEFORE PCT**

What is a PCT? Do I need to be a certified PCT to work in a hospital?

** Must have prerequisites of CNA (or EMT, or MA, or nursing student) and phlebotomy

(If you are a CNA waiting to test, this is a great way to secure a certification which may be needed for hospital employment)

A PCT has achieved Nurse Aide, Phlebotomy, some EKG interpretation skills, and additional hospital skills training (PCT seminar). As a PCT, you will be able to perform the following skills in a clinic or hospital setting:

Set up and apply SCD's
familiarity with hospital equipment
understand vital signs parameters among all age groups
perform height, weight, length, and body measurements of infants
demonstrate infant intake and output
apply dynamic situations among the pediatric population
infant feeding
practice first aid splinting, bandaging
perform lab collections: blood glucose, POCT testing- flu, strep, UA
demonstrate basic wound care, wound scrubbing, and drain output
assisting with procedures such as pelvic exam, insertion of Foley catheters, & IV's
achieve correct lead placement of a 12-lead EKG
apply 5-lead telemetry
EKG interpretation (the basics)
understand your role in 24 hour Holter monitoring and stress testing
set up various oxygen devices
implement safe practices of one-to-one patient care (suicide watch, or sitter role)
define your role in facility emergencies (Code Blue, Code Pink, & natural disasters)
practice live scenerios

SCHEDULE:

** Must have prerequisites of CNA (or EMT, or MA, or nursing student) and phlebotomy

2026 PCT Schedule: Class times are 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

February 18, 25, 26 (Wed, Wed, Thurs)

June 5, 6, 12 (Fri, Sat, Fri)

October 1, 2, 5 (Thurs, Fri, Mon) ENROLLMENT STARTS SEPTEMBER 1ST

December 8, 9, 10 (Tues, Wed, Thurs)

2027 PCT Schedule: Class times are 8:30 am - 4:30 pm

Cost is $400 (this does not include the NHA exam fee of $160)

Nurse aides learn basic patient care. The skills mentioned above are not included in the Texas Nurse Aide curriculum. Although CNA's can hire within hospitals without this additional training, the phlebotomy and PCT seminars are highly recommended to prepare you for the skills and knowledge to be successful, confident, and marketable!