Nurse Tech (NT)/Patient Care Tech (PCT)

Pathway: 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.

Learn to Use

Tools & Equipment

Stethoscopes
Blood pressure cuffs
EKG
Hoyer/patient lift
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Certifications

Earn Certifications

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

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

College Credits

Earn College Credit

Up to 10 free college credits available*

*Students must meet requirements.

The number of credits varies by college.

Future Career Options & Earnings

Future Career Options & Earning Potential

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

With a HS diploma (some certification could be required):

Orderly - Entry Level: $32,740 | Median: $36,220 | High End: $41,940
Nursing Assistant - Entry Level: $36,830 | Median: $39,570 | High End: $46,740

With additional college and/or advanced certifications:

Medical Records Specialist (Coder) - Entry Level: $37,180 | Median: $48,120 | High End: $77,080
Radiology/X-Ray Tech - Entry Level: $55,450 | Median: $76,420 | High End: $97,250
Respiratory Therapist - Entry Level: $64,770 | Median: $79,850 | High End: $90,210
Sonographer/Ultrasound Tech - Entry Level: $66,960 | Median: $82,490 | High End: $96,360
Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) Tech - Entry Level: $73,130 | Median: $84,620 | High End: $96,700
Radiation Therapist - Entry Level: $79,610 | Median: $95,890 | High End: $110,030

* Note: Jobs titles and salary data are taken directly from O*Net.