Patient Care Technician
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. Upon completion of this nine-month program, the student will be able to work in a variety of health care settings. This program also includes training as a Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA), Phlebotomist, Cardiac Care Technician, and EKG Specialist. Graduates have the opportunity to earn an average starting salary of $33,000 as a Patient Care Technician. The student must successfully complete the Medical Terminology course with a minimum grade of "C" to enter this program. If needed, the student can take Medical Terminology at MTC as listed below in the coursework section.
| Course Name | Cost | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Take all of the following | ||
| Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) | $1295 | 112 |
| Or take all of the following | ||
| Medical Terminology | $699 | 48 |
| Or take all of the following | ||
| EKG Technician | $1595 | 165 |
| Or take all of the following | ||
| Phlebotomy Technician | $1495 | 75 |
See current class schedule for all program classes
The cost of books and materials may not be included in this estimate. Check the 'Materials list' hyper link on the class search results page for details on each course.