Patient Care Technician (PCT)

Explore on This Page

• Job Titles & Career Info
• Our Program
• Degrees & Certificates
• How Much Time & Money to Finish?
• Earn More Choices & More Money
• Start on Your Pathway!

Job Titles & Career Info

Our Program

Why Choose Patient Care Technician (PCT)?

• Enter the health care workplace quickly after completing our 12-week program
• Prepare for 3 certifications: PCT, Phlebotomy Technician, and EKG Technician
  • You will be eligible to apply for national certification exams through the:
    • National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
    • National Association for Health Professionals (NAHP)
• Get hands-on experience in the field through clinicals
• Find a job easily because PCTs are in high demand

Prepare for What You Will Do at Work

• Work directly with patients and as part of a health care team
• Draw patients’ blood as a phlebotomist
• Take heart tracings as an EKG technician
• Work alongside nurses to help patients with activities of daily living
• Choose from a variety of health care settings such as hospitals, clinics, and skilled nursing facilities

Marketable Skills You Will Learn

• Critical thinking
• Reasoning
• Communication
• Personal & social responsibility
• Teamwork
• Computer literacy

Before You Enroll, Think About:

Selective Admission

PCT is a selective admission program.

After being accepted to TCC, you must meet the selective admission requirements to be eligible to submit a separate application to our PCT program.

Get the Details on These Pages:

• About Our Program
• Selective Admission
• How to Apply
• Performance Requirements

Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508

This program prepares you for an occupational license. However, you may not be eligible for licensing if you have a prior criminal history.

For more details, see:

• 2022–2024 Catalog: Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements
• 2024–2026 Catalog: Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements

Need a boost to get ready for college?

Talk to your advisor about Developmental Studies if your TSI scores say you need some help in math or reading and writing.

Degrees & Certificates

Certificate

Level 1

• Patient Care Technician

Related Programs

Credit Programs

• Medical Assistant (Level 1 Certificate)
• Nursing (AAS)
• Vocational Nursing (Level 2 Certificate)

Continuing Education Programs

• Certified Nurse Aide (CNA)
• Patient Care Technician (PCT)

How Much Time & Money to Finish?

2023–2024 Academic Year

Notes:

• Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
• Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.

Continuing Education Programs

Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.

Earn More Choices & More Money

Our PCT program is designed to prepare you to enter the workforce.

Continue your studies later?

After completing our PCT program and working in the field, you may choose to continue your education to step up the career ladder.

Explore some of our related programs to get an idea of what you can do:

• Medical Assistant
• Nursing
• Vocational Nursing

Next steps

• Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
• Explore transfer schools

Start on Your Pathway!