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

Here are some of the tools that you'll learn to use in this course:

Stethoscopes
Blood pressure cuffs
EKG
Hoyer/patient lift

Earn Certifications

Available Certifications

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

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

Earn College Credit

Potential College Credit

Up to 10 free college credits available*

The number of possible credits vary by college.

*Students must meet minimum requirements.

Future Career Options & Earnings

Possible 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: Job titles and salary data are taken directly from O*Net (as of 2026).