Patient Care Technician Program (PCT)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
Patient Care Technicians (PCT) assist physicians, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners in caring for patients. PCTs usually work in a hospital environment under the supervision of other medical staff, in which a technician will monitor patients, assist them with various daily activities, create daily status reports, conduct rests such as EKGs, and obtain specimens such as blood for testing. Upon completion of the PCT Basic Certificate, students will be eligible to sit for their Patient Care Technician national certification exam. Additionally, there will be options available to obtain additional certification in nursing assistant, phlebotomy and EKG.
Established in 2020
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Provider Information
South Suburban College
Program Contact Info
15800 South State Street
South Holland, IL 60473
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2000
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IDPH
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
License
16 Weeks ( 289.00 Hours / 17.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,584.00 |
| Books | $510.00 |
| Fees | $500.00 |
| Tests | $595.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $420.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,609.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Initial contact Job Training Department room#4461. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Language - Asset Placement
- Writing - Asset Placement
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Day Classes
Performance Data
Program: Patient Care Technician Program (PCT)
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 7
Last Re-Certification Date: 3/18/2025
Program Description
Patient Care Technicians (PCT) assist physicians, nurses, and other healthcare practitioners in caring for patients. PCTs usually work in a hospital environment under the supervision of other medical staff, in which a technician will monitor patients, assist them with various daily activities, create daily status reports, conduct rests such as EKGs, and obtain specimens such as blood for testing. Upon completion of the PCT Basic Certificate, students will be eligible to sit for their Patient Care Technician national certification exam. Additionally, there will be options available to obtain additional certification in nursing assistant, phlebotomy and EKG.
Established in 2020
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Provider Information
South Suburban College
Program Contact Info
15800 South State Street
South Holland, IL 60473
South Holland, IL 60473
(708) 596-2000
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
IDPH
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
- Illinois Community College Board
- Illinois State Board of Education
Education Information
License
16 Weeks ( 289.00 Hours / 17.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,584.00 |
| Books | $510.00 |
| Fees | $500.00 |
| Tests | $595.00 |
| Other Expenses(Materials, Supplies, Tools, Uniforms, etc) | $420.00 |
| Total Cost | $4,609.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Initial contact Job Training Department room#4461. The maximum tuition and fees amount approved for this occupation is $5,000.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
- Language - Asset Placement
- Writing - Asset Placement
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Full-Time Enrollment
- Internships
- Classroom Instruction
- Day Classes