The Online Patient Care Technician Program

Learn how to provide general care and comfort for patients with Patient Care Technician training.

Patient Care Tech Training

Through our online Patient Care Tech Training, you’ll work to develop the skills and knowledge that can help you be successful on the job. You’ll cover essential topics like anatomy and physiology, pharmacology basics, and phlebotomy. You’ll also learn about venipuncture and receive a venipuncture kit as part of your program to help you practice your skills!

3 Reasons to Complete Your Patient Care Technician Training With Eastern CPR Career Programs

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Positively impact patients’ lives.

Patient care technicians help patients with things most of us take for granted, including basic hygiene. This support makes a big difference in these patients’ lives.

Get certified.

Our career training provides the knowledge and certification prep materials you need to sit for the CPCT/A, CPT, and CET certification exams.

1. Start today.

Begin your training right now.

2. Learn your way.

Complete your training on your own terms.

3. Get certification-ready.

Prepare to take valuable certification exams.

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What You'll Learn

While studying patient care technician duties, you’ll complete patient care technician requirements with the knowledge needed to provide basic care and personal assistance to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice environments.

Anatomy & Physiology Basics

Get an overview of basic bodily structures, functions, and developments.

Patient Care Fundamentals

Learn how to provide proper care and oversight with regards to nutrition, sleep, wounds, vitals, and more.

Navigating the Workplace

Understand patients’ rights, patient care ethics, professionalism and communication, and workplace safety.

Exam Prep

Prepare for the final course exam, which positions you to pass the NHA’s Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A), Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT), and Certified EKG Technician (CET) exams.

Patient Care Technician Program FAQs

How long is patient care technician training?

This course is self-paced, allowing you to train around your schedule. How long it takes to complete depends on how much time you have to dedicate to your studies, though you have 12 full months of complete program access to finish the course.

Is financial assistance available?

Eastern CPR Career Programs offers a variety of flexible payment options and installment plans for U.S. veterans, Active Duty service members, and their spouses. As Eastern CPR Career Programs is not an educational institution, we cannot offer—or accept—traditional financial aid, such as student scholarships, loans, and grants through FAFSA. However, our low-cost training programs are affordably priced and our goal is to find a payment solution that meets your needs.

What’s the job market like for certified patient care technicians?

It can be very promising. With a growing elderly population, more and more healthcare professionals are needed to meet the demands of an increasing number of patients. As a whole, the healthcare industry expects to add about 1.8 million jobs** over the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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This program includes training, career support, and coaching, along with certification prep materials and exam fees.

$3,799.00 for full program access

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Payment Plans

We offer flexible and affordable payment plans for those who need it. When you schedule a consultation, a member of our Career Team will reach out to you and can provide more details about our payment plans.