Patient Care Technician (PCT) Training
CNA Certification Required
7.2 Week Classes!
CNA/PCT Combo Classes Also Available
Course Description
Our Patient Care Technician program is designed to prepare you to take the National Exam. Patient Care Technicians work closely with patients in most cases directly under the supervision of a nurse or physician.
The PCT training you will receive at ACI includes, but is not limited to: blood pressure, heart rate, pulse, administer medications, and acquiring blood samples. The course includes 30 classroom blood draws, as well as 10 EKG performed on fellow students.
Upon completion of the course, students will be eligible to take National Exams in Phlebotomy, Electrocardiogram (EKG), and Patient Care Technician (PCT).
Course Requirements
Due within first 2 weeks of class
- 18 years of age
- BP Cuff/Stethoscope (ACI sells for $40)
- High School Diploma/GED or equivalent
- Basic Life Support - Heartsaver for Healthcare Providers -offered at ACI for $80
- CNA Certification certificate required
Course Schedule
Day Classes - Monday, Wednesday, 1/2 Day Friday
7.2 Weeks - 18 Days | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Start Date | Completion Date |
| November 1, 2023 | December 22, 2023 |
| December 4, 2023 | March 1, 2024 (NO Class Jan. 3 - Feb. 2) |
| February 5, 2024 | March 22, 2024 |
Day Classes - Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
9.8 Weeks - 29 Days | 9:00am - 5:00pm |
|---|---|
| Start Date | Completion Date |
| October 24, 2023 | December 5, 2023 |
| November 15, 2023 | January 31, 2024 (NO Class Dec. 6 - Jan. 9) |
| January 10, 2024 | February 20, 2024 |
Evening Classes - Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
8 Weeks - 29 Days | 5:00 pm - 10:00 pm |
|---|---|
| Start Date | Completion Date |
| November 20, 2023 (class Dec. 14 & 21) | January 31, 2023 |
| January 3, 3024 | April 16, 2024 (NO Class Feb. 5 - March 7) |
| March 11, 2024 | May 14, 2024 |
Tuition
Patient Care Technician (PCT) Class
$1500 - Tuition after deposit: INCLUDES books, Scrub top (students required to wear black scrub pants), supplies and background check
- $1000 - Deposit
- $215 - Weekly or $430 bi-weekly payment plan (first payment due one week prior to the start of class)
CNA/PCT Combo Class
$2000 - Tuition after deposit: INCLUDES books, scrub top (students required to wear black scrub pants), supplies and background check
- $1000 - Deposit
- $200 weekly or $400 bi-weekly
****CNA class must be taken prior to the PCT portion