Patient Care Technician Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/2/2025
Program Description
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides hands-on assistance in serving the basic needs of patients in a hospital setting. The PCT will perform bathing, feeding, catheter care, safety checks, and ensure patient room cleanliness. The PCT will also obtain EKG readings, monitor vital signs, and provide phlebotomy procedures. Ethical decision-making will provide patient-centered care and compassionate support to families. Completion of the PCT program allows the student to sit for the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredited National Health Career Association (NHA) Certified Patient Care Technician Exam (CPCT). **The cost and length of the certificate includes the CNA course which is not required for those with an active CNA license or CNA completion of NURSA 1105 within 3 years**
Established in 2025
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NHA
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: NHA
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 150.00 Hours / 14.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,184.00 |
| Books | $250.00 |
| Fees | $438.00 |
| Tests | $227.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $700.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,799.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Reading - College Level
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Patient Care Technician Certificate
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 6
Last Re-Certification Date: 12/2/2025
Program Description
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) provides hands-on assistance in serving the basic needs of patients in a hospital setting. The PCT will perform bathing, feeding, catheter care, safety checks, and ensure patient room cleanliness. The PCT will also obtain EKG readings, monitor vital signs, and provide phlebotomy procedures. Ethical decision-making will provide patient-centered care and compassionate support to families. Completion of the PCT program allows the student to sit for the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) accredited National Health Career Association (NHA) Certified Patient Care Technician Exam (CPCT). **The cost and length of the certificate includes the CNA course which is not required for those with an active CNA license or CNA completion of NURSA 1105 within 3 years**
Established in 2025
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Provider Information
College Of DuPage
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Practitioners and Technical Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
NHA
Quality Assurance
- Illinois State Board of Education
- Industry Standard: NHA
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Community College Certificate of Completion
16 Weeks ( 150.00 Hours / 14.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,184.00 |
| Books | $250.00 |
| Fees | $438.00 |
| Tests | $227.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $700.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,799.00 |
Financial Aid
Application Procedure
Book and lab fees are estimates. A College of DuPage admission application is required. Please contact the program coordinator for additional questions or information.**Weeks completion dates based on attendance during fall and spring semesters only**
Entry Requirements:
- Drug/Alcohol Screening
- HS Diploma/GED
- Physical Exam
- Reading - College Level
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Part-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Labs
- Night Classes
- Day Classes