Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) play an essential role in the compassionate healthcare team, making a profound difference in the lives of patients and their families. As a PCT, you’ll step into a meaningful role, working closely with nurses and medical teams to deliver hands-on care and vital support. With demand for PCTs increasing, completing this program and earning your certification opens the door to a fulfilling career. Whether in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, or home health settings, you’ll be empowered to provide exceptional, life-changing care every day.

Students must successfully complete all course requirements in order to complete the program and be eligible to test for certification)

• Nursing Assistant Course Description (NA 150)
• Customer Service in Healthcare Course Description
• Patient Care Technician Course Description:
  This course is designed to provide students with the essential knowledge and hands-on clinical skills needed to perform a broad range of patient care procedures and techniques, essential to the role of a Patient Care Technician (PCT). Students will gain theoretical knowledge of key concepts such as patient-centered care, quality and safety, and effective communication, while developing the practical expertise necessary to provide high-quality patient care within the role of a PCT. Prerequisites: NA 150

Emphasizing teamwork and collaboration, this course prepares students to work effectively as part of an interdisciplinary care team, ensuring they are well-equipped to excel in diverse healthcare settings. 

Upon completion of this course, the student will:

1. Demonstrate professionalism through adherence to ethical guidelines, patient privacy regulations, and a commitment to maintaining a compassionate, respectful attitude in all patient interactions (Program Outcome 5).
2. Use clear, compassionate, and effective communication skills to interact with patients, families, and the healthcare team, ensuring proper patient understanding and coordination of care (Program Outcome 1).
3. Demonstrate proficiency in essential clinical skills: accurately perform vital sign measurements, phlebotomy procedures, electrocardiography (ECG), and other key patient care techniques required for PCT practice, ensuring safety and comfort (Program Outcome 3).
4. Implement proper infection control measures, including the use of personal protective equipment (PPE), hand hygiene, and safe specimen collection, to maintain a safe and hygienic environment for patients and healthcare providers (Program Outcome 3).
5. Effectively monitor vital signs, lab results, and ECG readings (Program Outcome 2)
6. Accurately document patient information according to healthcare facility protocols and standards of practice (Program Outcome 1).

• Role of a Patient Care Technician
• Legal and Ethical Issues
• Communication and Diversity
• Personal Needs
• Infection Prevention and Control
• Safety and Emergency Care
•  Patient Care Environment
• Positioning, Transferring, and Ambulation
• Personal Care Skills
• Basic Nursing Skills
• Integumentary System and Related Care
• Musculoskeletal System and Related Care
• The Nervous System and Related Care
• The Circulatory System and Related Care
• The Respiratory System and Related Care
• The Urinary System and Related Care
• The Gastrointestinal System and Related Care
• The Endocrine System and Related Care
• The Reproductive System and Related Care
• The Immune and Lymphatic Systems and Related Care
• Phlebotomy
• Electrocardiograms and Related Tests
• End-of-Life Care    

* Content-specific medical terminology will be incorporated into each content section

All requirements for program entry must be completed prior to entry into the program.

• Students must be at least 16 years of age
• Documentation of immunization history
• Technical Standards Inventory (signed by parent/guardian for students under 18 years of age)
• Two-step TB testing
• Clinical and Lab Attendance is Mandatory

Clinical Requirements

• A caregiver background check will be completed after registration

Please download and fill out the forms below, and attach them to your patient care technician application. 

• Bellin College Media Release Form
• Student Demographic Form
• Wisconsin Background Information Disclosure