Patient Care Technician
Overview
With training as a Patient Care Technician, also known as a patient aide, graduates will be able to work in a variety of healthcare settings such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health care agencies, and doctors’ offices. The Patient Care Technician program combines training in Medical Terminology, Certified Nursing Assistant, Phlebotomy Technician, and Patient Care Practices & Techniques courses. Upon completion of this program, students will be eligible to take the Certified Patient Technician/Assistant exam offered through NHA and earn the designation of CPCT/A.
Students will rotate through hospitals, medical and diagnostic laboratories, and clinics in the MTC service area for practical experience in ECG and cardiac monitoring. Students will be required to comply with regulations required by off-campus clinical sites, which include a background check, drug screening, provide proof of required immunizations. Successful completion of Medical Terminology with a C or better is a prerequisite of the EKG Technician course. This course can be completed in as little as 12 months.
Program Type
Training CertificateHow to Enroll
To pursue this certificate, please click on the courses below to see availability. You can register for courses online, and you do not have to apply to the college!
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Questions?
Call 803.732.0432 to talk to us about this program, or email cce@midlandstech.edu
This program is currently eligible for a QuickJobs Scholarship.
Please visit the MTC QuickJobs page to sign up for a free mandatory information session where you will learn how to apply for a scholarship. To be eligible, you must:
- Attend an information session. Information sessions last approximately two hours and are free to attend.
- Be a South Carolina resident for 12 consecutive months. Applicants will be required to submit documentation for proof of residency (Driver's license, Beginner's permit, or state issued ID).
- Not be in default on any federal student loans and not owe MTC or any other college monies.
- Submit an application. You will need to enter your student ID on the application.
- Scholarship recipients will be in communication with the Program Director responsible for the program for which they applied.
- Some programs require clean SLED background checks and clean drug/alcohol tests.
If you have additional questions, please call 803-732-0432.
Sample Program Plan and Costs
Class Delivery Methods
View current courses offered via our online course directory.
| On-Campus | Traditional. Classes meet on campus. |
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| Virtual | 100% online. Meets with a live instructor and classmates on specific days, at specific times. Uses web conferencing software, like Zoom. |
| Hybrid | Some classes on campus. Some classes online or virtual. |
| Online | 100% online. Due dates for projects and assignments. Self-paced work on your time. |
| CEUs | Class Hours | Course Title | Cost |
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| 0.20 | 2 |
Pre Clinical Orientation This is a mandatory online course with instructions on how to create a Viewpoint account, request a background check, request a drug screening, upload medical documents, obtain uniform and supplies and any other vital clinical information. Classroom ID: CEMED-922 We frequently add new sections. Please contact our Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) department at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu for more information.
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$130.00 |
| 4.80 | 48 |
Medical Terminology Students will learn medical terminology by analyzing the prefix, suffix, word roots, and combinations used in medical terms. This course is a prerequisite for other courses and medical certificate programs. This course may be used for exemption of AHS 102 PLEASE NOTE: If you are registered for the ONLINE version of this class, the first day of the ONLINE class will meet IN-PERSON. This meeting is mandatory, so that the student can be a part of the online course orientation and receive course materials. If you have any additional questions or if you are unable to attend the in-person meeting, please contact us at 803-732-0432. Classroom, Online ID: CEMPR-524 We frequently add new sections. Please contact our Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) department at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu for more information.
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$895.00 |
| 0.50 | 5 |
Basic Cardiac Life Support for Health Ca Aspiring health workers should take a Basic Life Support (BLS) CPR courses like this one. Current CPR certification is a prerequisite to enter certain Health Care programs at MTC, including our Medical Assisting and Certified Nursing Assistant programs. In many healthcare careers, it is also necessary to maintain CPR certification on the job. Whether or not you need certification for professional reasons, CPR is a fundamental skill that can equip you to save a life when medical help is not available right away. Classroom ID: CEMED-615 We frequently add new sections. Please contact our Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) department at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu for more information.
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$79.00 |
| 12.50 | 125 |
Certified Nurse Assistant CNA The DHHS-approved CNA course prepares students to sit for the Nurse Aide Competency Exam. Students receive training in basic nursing care through classroom lectures, simulated lab care, and hands-on clinical experience in a long-term care facility. A 3-day Nurse Aide review session is also included. As a nursing assistant, graduates can work in-home care, assisted living and long-term care facilities, rehab centers, and acute care hospitals. MTC offers this pathway to become a Certified Nursing Assistant. Classroom, Hybrid ID: CEMED-618 We frequently add new sections. Please contact our Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) department at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu for more information.
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$1,495.00 |
| 7.50 | 75 |
Phlebotomy Technician Prepare for a career in a variety of healthcare settings in SC. You will learn to follow universal precautions, tie tourniquets, identify veins, and demonstrate knowledge and use of equipment necessary for drawing blood. The course includes 30 hours of lecture with 45 hours of simulation and clinical rotation hours. Classroom ID: CEMED-560 We frequently add new sections. Please contact our Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) department at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu for more information.
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$1,495.00 |
| 8.00 | 80 |
Patient Care Practices and Techniques This course offers clinical experiences across health-related disciplines exposing students to a variety of patient care areas such as cardiac monitoring, EKG, patient transport, and medical and surgical asepsis. The course consists of 40 classroom hours and 40 lab hours. Clinical hours will vary. Prerequisite courses: CEMPR 524 or AHS 102 (Medical Terminology), CEMED 617 (CNA), and CEMED 560 (Phlebotomy Technician). Hybrid ID: CEMED-564 We frequently add new sections. Please contact our Corporate and Continuing Education (CCE) department at 803.732.0432 or cce@midlandstech.edu for more information.
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$1,595.00 |
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Estimated Cost
Tuition Assistance
$5,689.00
Not including fees and equipment |
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What’s next after I complete this program?
Enter the Workforce
Earn an average starting salary of $33,000 as a Patient Care Technician, also known as a patient aide. Upon completion of this program, you will be able to work in a variety of healthcare settings, such as hospitals, long-term care facilities, home health care agencies, and doctors’ offices.