Nurse Tech/Patient Care Tech NT/PCT

CTE Programs: Health Sciences

Get hands-on healthcare skills to work directly with patients

If you’re interested in working directly with patients, this program could be for you. NT/PCT introduces you to the essentials of health care, core skills, health care professional behavior, and a variety of pathways to becoming a trained and educated health care professional.

While learning in our simulated patient rooms, you’ll -

  • Gain approximately 50 patient care skills
  • Operate real medical equipment
  • Practice phlebotomy, EKG and measuring vital signs
  • Learn about many diseases and disorders
  • Explore legal and biomedical ethics
  • Learn infection control and patient safety

Plus, you’ll have opportunities to get clinical experience in real hospitals and participate in real internships.

Tools & Equipment

  • Stethoscopes
  • Blood pressure cuffs
  • EKG
  • Hoyer/patient lift
  • OTHERS?


Future Earning Potential

The range of pay for professionals in health care covers a broad range and depends upon many factors. Below are annual salary ranges for a few roles this program may lead you into.

  • Nurse Tech/Patient Care Tech - $29,000-$38,000

  • Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - $46,000-$59,000

  • Registered Nurse (RN) - $60,000-$79,000

  • Nurse Manager - $75,000-$79,000+

  • Physician Assistant (PA) - $78,000-$130,000

  • Nurse Practitioner (NP) - $96,000-$133,000


Earn Certifications

Through this program, you’ll be prepared to earn -

  • CPR certification
  • National Nurse Tech/Patient Care Tech certification (cPCT/A)


Earn College Credit

Up to 10 free college credits available*

*Students must meet requirements.

The number of credits varies by college.


Future Career Options

After High School

  • Certified Nurse Assistant
  • Phelbotomist
  • Home Health Aide
  • Patient Care Technician

With Additional Training or College

  • Dietitian/Nutritionist
  • Medical Assistant
  • Physician Assistant
  • Physical or Occupational Therapist
  • Physician
  • Registered Nurse or Nurse Practitioner
  • Respiratory Therapist

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Instructors

Korrie McFarlane, RN

Korrie McFarlane has been an RN since 2000 and has her Bachelor's in Science of Nursing degree from Grand Valley State University. She attended Western Michigan University for her Master's degree in Career and Technical Education. 

Korrie's nursing background has been in obstetrics and women’s health, and she has worked in a variety of health care settings. She has been teaching at KCTC since 2013 in the health careers department and currently teaches the Nurse Tech class. 

Korrie has always had a passion for education. She looks forward to each new school year to be able to give her students the opportunity to learn more about themselves and explore what it means to have a career in the medical field. 



Mary Ewald, RN 

I have been caring for patients as a Registered Nurse since 2003 and have moved into the classroom to inspire the next generation of healthcare workers. I am thrilled to be a part of the team at KCTC!

I attended Michigan State University for my undergrad (Go Green!) and I am currently pursuing my Masters degree through Western Michigan University.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my two sons, thrifting, camping and being outdoors, baking and trying new recipes, and traveling when I have the chance. The two favorite places I've traveled have been Yosemite and Hawaii.

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