Patient Care Technician
Quick Facts
- Pathway: Health Science
- Campus: Trinity River Campus East
Patient care technicians work with patients, their families, and their health care team. They focus on 3 main areas of health care: helping patients, recording health information, and collecting samples.
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Job Titles & Career Info
Our Program
Why Choose Patient Care Technician (PCT)?
- Enter the health care workplace quickly after completing our 12-week program
- Prepare for 3 certifications: PCT, Phlebotomy Technician, and EKG Technician
- You will be eligible to apply for national certification exams through the:
- Get hands-on experience in the field through clinicals
- Find a job easily because PCTs are in high demand
Prepare for What You Will Do at Work
- Work directly with patients and as part of a health care team
- Draw patients’ blood as a phlebotomist
- Take heart tracings as an EKG technician
- Work alongside nurses to help patients with activities of daily living
- Choose from a variety of health care settings such as hospitals, clinics, and skilled nursing facilities
Marketable Skills You Will Learn
- Critical thinking
- Reasoning
- Communication
- Personal & social responsibility
- Teamwork
- Computer literacy
Before You Enroll, Think About:
Selective Admission
PCT is a selective admission program.
After being accepted to TCC, you must meet the selective admission requirements to be eligible to submit a separate application to our program.
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Licensing Notice: Texas House Bill 1508
This program prepares you for an occupational license. However, you may not be eligible for licensing if you have a prior criminal history.
For more details, see Texas House Bill 1508 Licensing Requirements
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Degrees & Certificates
Certificate
Level 1
Related Programs
Credit Programs
- Medical Assistant (Level 1 Certificate)
- Nursing (AAS)
- Vocational Nursing (Level 2 Certificate)
Continuing Education Programs
How Much Time & Money to Finish?
2024–2025 Academic Year
| Degree or Certificate | Program Title | Semester Credit Hours | Total Tuition & Fees |
|---|---|---|---|
| CRT1 | Patient Care Technician | 15 | $1,110 |
Notes:
- Tuition is based on in-state, in-county rates.
- Totals do not include textbooks and other materials.
Continuing Education Programs
Time commitments and fees vary depending on the course.
Earn More Choices & More Money
Our PCT program is designed to prepare you to enter the workforce.
Continue your studies later?
After completing our PCT program and working in the field, you may choose to continue your education to step up the career ladder.
Explore some of our related programs to get an idea of what you can do:
Next steps
- Talk to your advisor about planning for transfer
- Explore transfer schools
Start on Your Pathway!
- Apply to TCC
- Find out about financial aid
- Talk to an academic advisor
- Visit career services
- Request a transcript evaluation if you are transferring to TCC
Contact
Trinity River Campus
Health Care Professions
Advising Resource Hub
Marcie (MJ) Gonzales, M.L.S.-CCSP
Career Advisor
Call 817-515-1487
Email TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu
Advising by Appointment
Fall & Spring Hours
Monday–Friday: 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Summer Hours
Monday–Thursday: 7:30 a.m.–6 p.m.
Trinity River Campus East
Patient Care Technician (PCT) & Vocational Nursing Programs
Visit TRHN 3211
Call 817-515-2339
Email General questions: nursing.department@tccd.edu
Email Application questions: tccnursingapp@tccd.edu
Mailing Address
245 East Belknap Street
Fort Worth, TX 76102
Divisional Dean of Nursing
Nikolaos Moraros, Ed.D., MSHSA, MSN, RN, PHN
Email nikolaos.moraros@tccd.edu
Assistant Dean of Nursing, PCT & Vocational Nursing—Workforce
Karen Heard, DNP RN
Email karen.heard@tccd.edu
Updated November 05, 2024