Patient Care Technician

The Patient Care Technician program is a multi-occupational diploma program designed to prepare you for a number of entry-level healthcare career occupations. Our instructors provide students with hands-on, practical instruction as well as individualized support as they are cross-trained to perform a number of clinical procedures.

An externship, which consists of a clinical rotation, will take place after the completion of all classroom and laboratory training.  Students will get the chance to observe and become part of a real-life healthcare team. This opportunity will give our students the practical knowledge and confidence necessary to pursue a career in healthcare.

Courses include:

• Health Care Concepts
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Basic Administrative Nursing Skills
• Physical and Occupational Theory
• Phlebotomy
• Electrocardiography
• Basic Nurse Assistant
• Externship (Clinical Rotation)

Patient Care Technicians are qualified to work as a:

• Patient Care Technician
• Home Health Aide
• EKG Technician
• Phlebotomist
• Physical Therapy Aide
• Occupational Therapy Aide
• Respiratory Therapy Aide

Patient Care Technicians are qualified to work in:

• Hospitals
• Rehabilitation centers
• Specialty centers
• Urgent care centers
• Registries
• Placement agencies

With so many options, what are you waiting for? Contact ISHC today to get started!
For ISHC Gainful Employment program documents, click here: PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN