How to Apply to Patient Care Technician
- Program: Patient Care Technician
- Pathway: Health Science
Application Timeline
We offer the Patient Care Technician (PCT) program 3 times per year: in the fall, spring, and summer semesters.
Follow these steps to apply to PCT:
Step 1: Apply to TCC
Apply online with ApplyTCC (use Firefox or Chrome for the best experience)
- Application instructions: How to Apply for Admission
Once you are accepted as a student at TCC, you will get a TCC Student ID number.
You need a TCC Student ID number for your application to PCT.
Reminder
Admission to TCC does not automatically guarantee admission to the PCT program.
After being accepted to TCC, you must:
- Meet the selective admission requirements to be eligible for our program
- Submit a separate program application to PCT
- All applicants will be ranked based on their program applications.
Follow the steps on this page to apply to apply to PCT.
Step 2: Make sure you are eligible to apply
What are the requirements?
For details, go to Selective Admission: PCT
Step 3: Get current official transcripts
You will need to submit your official college transcripts from all colleges and schools you have attended to the TCC Admissions and Registrar Office.
If you have not attended college or if you will have fewer than 12 college semester hours by the application deadline, you will need to submit your official high school transcript(s).
International Students
Contact International Student Admissions & Compliance (817-515-1570) at least 8 weeks before the application deadline to schedule an appointment if you have international transcripts.
Step 4: Meet 1 of the test requirements
Texas Success Initiative (TSI)
The TSI is the state-approved placement test offered at TCC.
You must be TSI complete.
Questions? Find out more about the TSI at TCC
or
Test of Adult Basic Education (TABE)
The TABE is a computer-based test that assesses skills and aptitudes in reading, math, and English.
You must earn a score of 10 or higher.
Questions? Find out how you can take the TABE at TCC
Step 5: Review the information session slides
Read: Nursing Division Programs Overview (PDF)Listen
Have questions about this presentation?
- Call us at 817-515-1484 or
- Email us at TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu
Step 6: Submit your application by the deadline
Fill out and submit your online application: TCC Patient Care Technician Program Application
- Complete and electronically sign your online application.
- We will not accept paper applications.
- Submit your immunization form or documentation of immunizations.
- Submit required supporting materials.
- We will not accept late applications.
Have questions about the online application?
Email us at TR.HealthCareAdvising@tccd.edu
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