Patient Care Technician FAQ

PCT students are required to pre-clear a criminal background check and pass (negative results) a 10-panel drug screen prior to the start of clinicals; the costs are included in tuition and fees. Students must have a clear background check for seven years and no history of violent crimes on their criminal background check. The college will be responsible for conducting the CBC and drug screen.

Your advisor will share this information with you and it will be discussed during the mandatory orientation meeting. A physical by a doctor or nurse practitioner is required and must be provided with proof of immunity to certain communicable diseases and a two-step PPD (TB test). The student is responsible for the cost of the physical, updated immunization records, and CPR.

After you complete NUR 151 and NUR 153, you are qualified to take the CNA exam.

10 credit hours

Yes. Two-year CPR . Only courses titled “CPR with AED for the Health Care Provider Adult/Infant/Child” by the American Heart Association is accepted.

Yes, an evening class is offered at the Northwest Campus in the Fall and Spring semesters.