Nurse Tech/Patient Care Tech NT/PCT

CTE Pathways: 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
OTHERS?

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

With a High School Diploma

Certified Nurse Assistant
Phelbotomist
Home Health Aide
Nurse Tech/Patient Care Tech - $29,000-$38,000

With Additional Training or College

Dietitian/Nutritionist
Medical Assistant
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) - $46,000-$59,000
Physician Assistant - $78,000-$130,000
Physical or Occupational Therapist
Physician
Nurse Manager - $75,000-$79,000+
Registered Nurse (RN) - $60,000-$79,000
Nurse Practitioner - $96,000-$133,000
Respiratory Therapist

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.