Patient Care Technician

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/24/2026

Program Description

This is an entry-level position Patient Care Technician Training Program, fulfilling the National Healthcareer Association Certification Course. The training involves 3 different course of training: Basic Nurse Aide Training, EKG Technician and Phlebotomy Technician Training. The course is focused in providing students knowledge about Basic Nurse Aide skills, Basic Phlebotomy and Basic EKG skills. They will learn to perform technical skills with emphasis on performing personal care to complex implementation of selected portions of care plans, including respiratory services, rehabilitation services, EKG and Phlebotomy under the supervision of Registered Nurses.

Established in 2012

CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.

Training Program Type

Vocational

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

85 Woodbury St.
South Elgin, IL 60177
(630) 549-0577

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Healthcare Support Occupations
    • (311131 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Quality Assurance

  • National Healthcareer

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

15 Weeks ( 290.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$3,500.00
Books$330.00
Fees$105.00
Tests$455.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$215.00
Total Cost$4,605.00

Financial Aid

  • Installment payment plans

Application Procedure

Complete the Registration & Enrollment forms, 2-step tb skin test, Physical Exam, Criminal Background Check.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Physical Exam
  • Prerequisites - Criminal Background Check

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes

Performance Data

Program: Patient Care Technician

Overview

Approved By LWIA: 5
Last Re-Certification Date: 6/25/2025
Next Re-Certification Date: 6/24/2026

Program Description

This is an entry-level position Patient Care Technician Training Program, fulfilling the National Healthcareer Association Certification Course. The training involves 3 different course of training: Basic Nurse Aide Training, EKG Technician and Phlebotomy Technician Training. The course is focused in providing students knowledge about Basic Nurse Aide skills, Basic Phlebotomy and Basic EKG skills. They will learn to perform technical skills with emphasis on performing personal care to complex implementation of selected portions of care plans, including respiratory services, rehabilitation services, EKG and Phlebotomy under the supervision of Registered Nurses.

Established in 2012

CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.

Provider Information

Program Contact Info

85 Woodbury St.
South Elgin, IL 60177
(630) 549-0577

Associated Job Families and Occupations

  • Healthcare Support Occupations
    • (311131 )

Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body

National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

Quality Assurance

  • National Healthcareer

Education Information

Industry Recognized Certification

15 Weeks ( 290.00 Hours / 0.00 Credit Hours )

Tuition$3,500.00
Books$330.00
Fees$105.00
Tests$455.00
Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc)$215.00
Total Cost$4,605.00

Financial Aid

  • Installment payment plans

Application Procedure

Complete the Registration & Enrollment forms, 2-step tb skin test, Physical Exam, Criminal Background Check.

Entry Requirements:

  • HS Diploma/GED
  • Physical Exam
  • Prerequisites - Criminal Background Check

Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance

  • EEO Compliant: Yes
  • Disability Accomodation: Yes

Program Offerings

  • Full-Time Enrollment
  • Internships
  • Classroom Instruction
  • Labs
  • Night Classes
  • Day Classes