Patient Care Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 26
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/8/2025
Program Description
The Patient Care Technician Certificate is a
17-credit hour short-term certificate program designed to equip students with comprehensive skills in electrocardiography(EKG), phlebotomy,
and nursing assisting(CNA). The program blends theory instruction, hands-on lab practice, and clinical internships to ensure students are prepared for entry-level positions in healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term facilities. Upon successful completion of the
program, students will be eligible to take the National Certified Phlebotomy Technician(NCPT), National Certified ECG Technician(NCET), Illinois Nurse Aide Competency (IDPH CNA) exam, and the
National Certified Patient Care Technician(NCPCT) certification exam.
Established in 2025
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Training Program Type
Vocational
Local Information
| The River Valley Workforce Investment Board requires growth information for the local workforce area. Employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth acocording to Illinois' Labor Market Information. | 3 |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth. | 3 |
| Are your programs architecturally and programmatically accessible to individuals with disabilities? | Y |
| Does your organization have an EO policy? | Y |
| If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a non discrimination and equal opportunity statement? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? | Y |
| Do you have policy/procedures in effect requiring reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990? | Y |
| Does your policy contain a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint process procedure? | |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment? | |
| If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information. | |
| Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1% | Y |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%. | Y |
Provider Information
Shawnee Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
ICCP, NCCT
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Employment
16 Weeks ( 355.00 Hours / 17.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,510.00 |
| Books | $282.00 |
| Fees | $510.00 |
| Tests | $442.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,744.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Same as provided.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)
Performance Data
Program: Patient Care Technician
Overview
Approved By LWIA: 26
Last Re-Certification Date: 5/8/2025
Program Description
The Patient Care Technician Certificate is a
17-credit hour short-term certificate program designed to equip students with comprehensive skills in electrocardiography(EKG), phlebotomy,
and nursing assisting(CNA). The program blends theory instruction, hands-on lab practice, and clinical internships to ensure students are prepared for entry-level positions in healthcare settings such as hospitals, clinics, and long-term facilities. Upon successful completion of the
program, students will be eligible to take the National Certified Phlebotomy Technician(NCPT), National Certified ECG Technician(NCET), Illinois Nurse Aide Competency (IDPH CNA) exam, and the
National Certified Patient Care Technician(NCPCT) certification exam.
Established in 2025
CIP: 51-3902 Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide.
Local Information
| The River Valley Workforce Investment Board requires growth information for the local workforce area. Employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth acocording to Illinois' Labor Market Information. | 3 |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show the following growth. | 3 |
| Are your programs architecturally and programmatically accessible to individuals with disabilities? | Y |
| Does your organization have an EO policy? | Y |
| If the answer to EO #1a is yes, has a copy of your EO policy been submitted to Kane County Workforce Development in which your organization is headquartered? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a non discrimination and equal opportunity statement? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the provision of Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973? | Y |
| Do you have policy/procedures in effect requiring reasonable accommodations and auxiliary aids? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1975? | Y |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement that you comply with the American with Disabilities Act of 1990? | Y |
| Does your policy contain a discrimination or sexual harassment complaint process procedure? | |
| Does your EO policy contain a statement or provision regarding sexual harassment? | |
| If the answer to EO#1a is no, will your organization agree to comply fully with the USDOL Equal Opportunity Assurance Statement - a signed copy is required to be filed with Kane County Workforce Development. Contact Jeanine Niedzwiedz for further information. | |
| Local labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted is greater than .1% | Y |
| State Labor market analysis for employment positions associated with the training program being submitted show growth greater than .1%. | Y |
Provider Information
Shawnee Community College
Associated Job Families and Occupations
- Healthcare Support Occupations
- (311131 )
Certifying / Licensing / Registering Body
ICCP, NCCT
Quality Assurance
- North Central Association
Education Information
Industry Recognized Certification, Employment
16 Weeks ( 355.00 Hours / 17.00 Credit Hours )
| Tuition | $2,510.00 |
| Books | $282.00 |
| Fees | $510.00 |
| Tests | $442.00 |
| Total Cost | $3,744.00 |
Financial Aid
- Pell Grants
Application Procedure
Same as provided.
Entry Requirements:
- HS Diploma/GED
Nondiscrimination, Equal Opportunity, and Disability Provisions Compliance Assurance
- EEO Compliant: Yes
- Disability Accomodation: Yes
Program Offerings
- Day Classes
- Online/E-Learning Instruction
- Other(Specify)