This program will prepare you for an entry-level position as a patient care technician. Emphasis is on technical skills necessary to perform personal care to complex patients, implementation of selected portions of care plan including respiratory services, rehabilitation services, EKG, and phlebotomy under the supervision of registered nurses. Upon completion of this certificate of proficiency, students are eligible to sit for the National Certification exam as Certified Patient Care Technicians (CPCT), which is available through the National Healthcareer Association. Courses in the program may require vaccinations or other medical test. See course descriptions in the catalog for additional information.