Patient Care Technician

Overview

Students obtain the knowledge, and skills essential for entry-level patient care technicians to provide basic care to patients in hospitals, clinics, and rehabilitation centers by focusing on their specific health and personal needs.

Patient Care Technician Program courses include:

• HPRS.1001 - Intro to Health Professions 40 contact hours
• HPRS.2010 - Basic Health Professions Skills 40 contact hours

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Requirements

Applicants must complete the General Studies-Non Credit program application, upload required supplemental items BEFORE they can be admitted into the program and are eligible for registration.

HEALTHCARE PROGRAM IMMUNIZATIONS

• HEPATITIS B (3 shot series) or positive titer before clinicals/patient contact

• MEASLES, MUMPS RUBELLA (MMR) or separate positive titers
• TETANUS/DIPHTHERIA/PERTUSSIS (TDAP) - One dose within the past 10 years
• TUBERCULIN SKIN TEST (TB) - a skin test or chest x-ray that is administered and valid within 12 months of course completion date is required
• VARICELLA (CHICKEN POX) or positive titer

ADDITIONAL HEALTHCARE REQUIREMENTS

• 18 YEARS OF AGE  - If under 18, Minor Consent Form is required with application
• HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA, HSE/GED OR COLLEGE TRANSCRIPT – Unofficial copy can be uploaded
• DRIVER'S LICENSE OR GOVERNMENT PHOTO ID - Must be valid
• SOCIAL SECURITY CARD – Must be signed
• CPR - BASIC LIFE SUPPORT (BLS) CERTIFICATION MUST BE FROM AMERICAN HEART ASSOCIATION -  Must be current through program and clinicals
• SATISFACTORY CRIMINAL BACKGROUND CHECK – Completed form to be processed by WC
• PERSONAL HEALTH INSURANCE – Recommended, not required

NOTICE:  Certain criminal history may prevent a student from being approved to register for a program or attending clinical/practicum/externship.  In some areas it can prohibit student from employment and/or obtaining licensure through the applicable licensing agency.  Students should verify eligibility before applying. Call 940-626-3263 to speak to a Program Coordinator.

Career Options

Graduates will receive a Weatherford College certificate of completion and be approved to take the National Healthcare Association (NHA) Certified Personal Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) certification exam. According to O-Net, job titles could be Patient Care Assistant, Patient Care Technician, or Nurse Assistant.

According to O-Net

The average hourly wage for PCT's in Texas is

$16.04

Related Programs

• EKG Technicians
• Phlebotomists
• Clinical Medical Assistants
• Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN)
• Registered Nurse (RN)

Scholarships

Funding assistance through the Workforce Education Grant and Weatherford College Foundation Scholarship for Workforce Education may be available for eligible applicants, until funds are depleted. This program does not qualify for FAFSA.