Take Our Accelerated Path to Gain Nationally Accredited Patient Care Technician Certification

Become a critical member of healthcare teams.

Tuition Options

Save with a Single Full payment upfront and enjoy the benefits of immediate savings. Or use our convenient Payment Plan Options that allow you to spread the payments over time. The first installment is due at the sign-up, with the remaining payments spaced thirty days apart!

Why Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)?

Healthcare is evolving, and Patient Care Technicians are in higher demand than ever before.

Certified Patient Care Technicians (CPCT/A) are trained to handle broader clinical responsibilities than CNAs or non-certified PCTs, making them more competitive in today’s job market. As of 2026, CPCT/A professionals in the United States earn an average annual salary of approximately $45,000–$55,000 per year, with higher earning potential depending on experience, location, and healthcare setting. Hospitals and specialty units often offer higher pay, especially for technicians with multiple skills such as EKG and phlebotomy. Becoming certified not only strengthens your clinical skills—it positions you for greater responsibility, stronger job security, and higher earning potential.

Why Us?

Flexible. Convenient. Accessible.

  • Flexible On-Demand Virtual Learning

    Instructional content delivered virtually via module-based learning and accessible anywhere 24/7 through our mobile and tablet-friendly student portal. Flexible self-paced curriculum with no due dates or set schedules on assignments.

  • Expert Exam Prep

    At HealthCareer Certs you will be fully prepared to successfully pass the national exam and find your way into the job market. We have provided a comprehensive training program with many practice opportunities for you to feel comfortable with the exam. You will always have an instructor available to answer any questions you may have.

  • Guaranteed Externship

    Our experienced externship coordinator will match you with approved clinical sites and handle outreach and logistics. With a guaranteed externship, you gain meaningful, hands-on patient experience, helping you build confidence, strengthen your résumé, and transition smoothly into the workforce

What Is Included?

Course material available immediately upon enrollment.

  • 100% Guaranteed Externship Placement

  • On-on one Zoom meeting with your Instructor. Instructor-led, discussion boards, and virtual classmate interactions.

  • Nationally Accredited Certification Exam registration fee is covered
 by us.

  • Case study videos for real-life application.

  • All-inclusive 12-month access to online interactive learning materials.

  • Practice questions and interactive games covering all basic and necessary job skills.

  • Study guide and six competency tests assessments.

  • Audio narration for each page and video.

HealthCareer Certs Offers the Right Training for You!

HealthCareer Certs 

 


Tuition


$2400


Exam Fees & Materials


100%Included


Guaranteed Externship


100% Guaranteed externship. Gain real patient experience!


Schedule Flexibility


24/7 On-demand


Student Support


Personal advisor: Zoom, text, and email access


Career Coaching


Training to build well-rounded careers


Content Delivery


3D Animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning


Course Objectives

Doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals rely on patient care technicians to assist with the critical day-to-day care some patients require. They provide hands-on assistance to serve patients' basic needs, which greatly impacts the lives of their patients and their patient's families. 

 


Curriculum Components

The course consists of 16 modules of instructional content broken down into respective lessons.


Each module contains detailed lectures and notes, animated video lectures, interactive activities, real-world clinical cases, classmate interaction, laboratory simulations, constant feedback, and support from instructors.

The CPCT program is divided into three parts:

1- The Fundamental Knowledge (modules 1-4)  includes:

  •   Anatomy and Physiology
  •   Medical Terminology
  •   Infection Control / OSHA
  •  Medical Law & Ethics


2- The Professional Skills (modules 5-7) includes:

  • Medical Office Assistant
  • Health Information Technology
  • EHR Simulation


3- The Clinical Patient Care Skills (modules 8-15) includes:

  • Physical Exams
  • Patient Comfort
  • Rehabilitation and Restorative Care
  • Body Mechanics
  • Specimen Collection and testing
  • Phlebotomy
  • EKG
  • CPR and Basic Life Support

NHA National Certification Exam

After completing the course, you can sit for the nationally NHA certification exam at a testing center or proctor online upon completing all course modules.

Exam Information

Total Number of questions on the exam

150

Allotted time for exam

3 hours 

Modality available

Online

As a patient care tech,

may be able to perform some or all of the following tasks:

  • Provide basic patient care: bathing, feeding, catheter care, etc. Acquire, distribute and administer patient care supplies

  • Perform safety checks and ensure cleanliness inpatient rooms

  • Accommodate any additional patient needs

  • Obtain EKG readings and monitor vital signs

  • Perform phlebotomy procedures

  • Provide emotional support to patients and families, particularly coping with grief and death

  • What does a patient care technician do?

    A patient care technician (PCT) is mainly focused on working closely with patients, in conjunction with nurses. PCTs help perform basic care for patients, such as assisting them in using the restroom, serving meals or changing bedding. They may also monitor vital signs and provide emotional support to patients and families.

  • Where Does a Patient Care Technician Work?

    Patient Care Technicians can be found working in a variety of healthcare settings, including Hospitals, Home Care, Long-Term Care/Nursing Care Facilities. Patient Care Technicians are rarely found working in physicians’ offices and will often be found working in a wider variety of healthcare settings.

  • What are The Requirements for CPCT/A?

    To become a PCT, you’ll need to have a high school diploma and complete a training program. After completing a training program, you'll be qualified to take the national certification exam. Once passing the exam you will become a certified patient care technician/assistant (CPCT/A). Then you will be job ready!

  • What are Salary and Job Outlook for CPCT/A?

    Actual pay can range depending on experience, shift differentials, healthcare facility type (hospital vs clinic), and state cost of living, but around $45K–$60K+ is common in many areas.