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Patient Care Technician — the credential hospitals hire for

Train for the floor: patient care, EKG, safety and mobility — 100% online with a guaranteed externship. Hospitals, dialysis centers, and urgent care clinics hire PCTs year-round.

  • NHA CPCT exam voucher included
  • Clinic placement guaranteed in writing
  • EKG, patient care & mobility skills
  • 0% interest payment plans — from $615/mo
  • 24-hour money-back guarantee
  • Start today — instant access

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6–8wks
Weeks to certified
120hrs
Externship hours
4.95
81 Google reviews
2
Certs in one program
Simple pricing

One certification — or the hospital-ready pair

Both options include the NHA exam voucher, guaranteed externship placement, 1-on-1 instructor support, and 12-month access.

Core Program

Patient Care Technician (CPCT)

The complete PCT program — patient care, EKG, safety & mobility, externship included.

$2,400

or from $625/mo — 0% interest

Enroll — $2,400
  • Full CPCT curriculum, self-paced
  • NHA CPCT exam voucher included
  • EKG, vitals, patient care & mobility training
  • 100% guaranteed externship placement
  • 1-on-1 instructor sessions via Zoom
  • 12-month access to all materials
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We're invested in you

We don't want money to be the reason you wait.

Healthcare training shouldn't depend on what's in your bank account this month. So we built every option we could into checkout — and our team will help you pick the one that fits your life.

  • 0% interest payment plans — and no credit check. Start today, pay monthly. We don't run your credit; Klarna and Afterpay do.
  • Prefer to split it your own way? Klarna and Afterpay are right at checkout, alongside PayPal and every major card.
  • Military spouse? MyCAA may cover up to $4,000 of your tuition — and we'll do the paperwork with you.
  • Employer willing to sponsor you? We'll send the invoice, enrollment letter and completion certificate.
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No hidden fees. Your tuition includes your course, exam prep and exam registration.

The complete pathway

Training → Certification → Clinical Hours → Hired

PCTs work everywhere patients are — hospitals, dialysis centers, urgent care, long-term care. This program takes you from zero to on the floor.

Step 1 · Weeks 1–5

Learn Online

Self-paced modules — patient care fundamentals, EKG, vitals, safety, infection control. Study around work or classes.

Step 2 · Weeks 6–8

Pass the NHA Exam

Sit the CPCT exam with your included voucher. Practice exams and 1-on-1 instructor support until you're ready.

Step 3 · Guaranteed

Extern at a Real Facility

We place you near home — guaranteed in writing. Dialysis centers and urgent care clinics take our students readily.

Step 4 · Your move

Get Hired

Walk into hospital tech, dialysis, and patient care roles with a national credential and verified hands-on hours.

Why students pick HCC

Built for the hospital route

EKG Included

EKG competency is what separates PCTs from aides — and it's built into the core curriculum.

Guaranteed Placement

Your externship is written into the enrollment agreement — our coordinator finds the site.

Voucher Included

The NHA CPCT exam fee is covered — both vouchers on the double-cert track. No surprise costs.

Real Human Support

1-on-1 instructor Zoom sessions and a phone number a person actually answers.

100%Placement
Guarantee

If we don't place you, that's our problem — not yours.

Every student gets a written placement guarantee. Our coordinator finds the facility, confirms the schedule, and verifies every hour you complete.

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Our team

Real clinicians. Real credentials. Real people you'll actually talk to.

Nurses, physician assistants, dentists and pharmacy professionals build our curriculum and teach it — and the person who finds your externship has a name and a phone number.

Nikki Tashof, BSN, RN, CCMA, CPT
Nikki Tashof, BSN, RN, CCMA, CPT
Lead Clinical Instructor

A registered nurse and certified clinical instructor with deep experience in patient care, medical assisting and phlebotomy. Nikki supports students through every step of training and certification prep.

Aubrie Jones, PA-C
Aubrie Jones, PA-C
Pre-PA Mentor

A board-certified physician assistant specializing in medical and cosmetic dermatology, trained at Marshall B. Ketchum University. Aubrie guides pre-PA students on their journey to PA school.

Mona Hovaizi, DMD, MS
Mona Hovaizi, DMD, MS
Dental Program Director

Dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and an MS in Biochemistry from Georgia Tech. A member of the ADA and Massachusetts Dental Society, Dr. Hovaizi mentors pre-health students.

Dr. Sahar Seyedin, CPhT
Dr. Sahar Seyedin, CPhT
Lead Pharmacy Technician Instructor

Sahar leads the development and design of the CPhT curriculum and works one-on-one with students so they're fully prepared for the PTCB certification exam.

Heather Johnson
Heather Johnson
Lead Externship Coordinator

With degrees in Biological Sciences and a background in healthcare administration and recruitment, Heather has built the clinic partnerships that place every one of our students.

Dr. Neda Hovaizi, DDS
Dr. Neda Hovaizi, DDS
Board of Directors

A UVA graduate with a Doctor of Dental Surgery from VCU School of Dentistry. Dr. Hovaizi is committed to making quality healthcare education accessible and affordable for students from all backgrounds.

Nikki Tashof, BSN, RN, CCMA, CPT
Nikki Tashof, BSN, RN, CCMA, CPT
Lead Clinical Instructor

A registered nurse and certified clinical instructor with deep experience in patient care, medical assisting and phlebotomy. Nikki supports students through every step of training and certification prep.

Aubrie Jones, PA-C
Aubrie Jones, PA-C
Pre-PA Mentor

A board-certified physician assistant specializing in medical and cosmetic dermatology, trained at Marshall B. Ketchum University. Aubrie guides pre-PA students on their journey to PA school.

Mona Hovaizi, DMD, MS
Mona Hovaizi, DMD, MS
Dental Program Director

Dental degree from Tufts University School of Dental Medicine and an MS in Biochemistry from Georgia Tech. A member of the ADA and Massachusetts Dental Society, Dr. Hovaizi mentors pre-health students.

Dr. Sahar Seyedin, CPhT
Dr. Sahar Seyedin, CPhT
Lead Pharmacy Technician Instructor

Sahar leads the development and design of the CPhT curriculum and works one-on-one with students so they're fully prepared for the PTCB certification exam.

Heather Johnson
Heather Johnson
Lead Externship Coordinator

With degrees in Biological Sciences and a background in healthcare administration and recruitment, Heather has built the clinic partnerships that place every one of our students.

Dr. Neda Hovaizi, DDS
Dr. Neda Hovaizi, DDS
Board of Directors

A UVA graduate with a Doctor of Dental Surgery from VCU School of Dentistry. Dr. Hovaizi is committed to making quality healthcare education accessible and affordable for students from all backgrounds.

Real graduates · Real Google reviews

What graduates say — in their own words

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No call centers, no scripts. Call and you'll reach our team in Charlottesville, VA — the same people who'll place your externship.

(434) 999-0888 Mon–Fri, 8:00am–6:00pm ET
Questions, answered

CPCT Program FAQ

Is the NHA CPCT exam voucher included?
Yes — the NHA Certified Patient Care Technician exam voucher is included. On the CPCT + Phlebotomy track, both vouchers are included. No hidden fees.
What's the difference between a PCT and a CNA?
A PCT does everything a CNA does plus clinical skills — EKG and (with the double cert) blood draws. That means broader roles, hospital settings, and better pay than aide positions.
Where do PCTs work?
Hospitals, dialysis centers, urgent care, rehab and long-term care facilities. Dialysis in particular hires PCTs constantly — it's one of the most reliable entry points into hospital systems.
How does the guaranteed externship work?
After you pass the exam, our placement coordinator finds a facility near you — the guarantee is written into your enrollment agreement. You'll complete your hours on the facility's schedule, so plan for consistent weekly availability.
Should I add phlebotomy?
If you're targeting hospitals, yes. A PCT who can draw blood covers two roles in one hire — that's the profile floor managers pick first, and the bundle costs $1,100 less than buying both programs separately.
What if it's not for me?
You're covered by a 24-hour money-back guarantee — full refund, no questions asked.
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Hospitals are hiring. Get the credential they want.

Patient care + EKG + phlebotomy, a guaranteed externship, and a national certification — backed by a money-back guarantee.

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