Patient Care Technician

What are the prerequisites for this program?

• A high school diploma or GED

• Be at least 18 years of age

• Foundations of Healthcare

• HIPAA Compliance (HIPA)*

• Healthcare Externship Preparation

• Healthcare Professionalism

• Healthcare Provider CPR

• Human Anatomy & Physiology-(HAP)*

• Introduction to Business Computing

• Law & Medical Ethics

• Medical Terminology (MTER)*

• Nursing Assistant Theory

• Nursing Assistant Clinical

• Venipuncture & Specimen Collection

• Venipuncture & Specimen Collection Clinical

• EKG Technician

• EKG Technician Externship

• PCT: Advanced Skills Theory

• PCT: Advanced Skills Clinical

*If you are comfortable with testing out of courses above contact the Test Center at 443-412-2352*
*If you do not have a GED or High school Diploma, please contact Adult Literacy at 443-412-2152*

The courses below for certification cannot be tested out of:

• PCT: Advanced Skills Theory

• PCT: Advanced Skills Clinical

What textbooks are needed for the program?

All textbooks for CET classes are available in the college book store located in the Student Center.

What Supplies do I need to buy for this class?

For Theory you must have your textbook the first night of class.

For Clinical you must have

• Navy Blue Scrubs
• White rubber sole Tennis shoes. (No cloth shoes)
• All titers and the TB shot or Chest X-ray must be completed.

Do I need to buy a Stethoscope?

No, you do not need to buy a stethoscope. There will be a stethoscope provided for your use during both Theory and Clinical. However, some students buy a stethoscope to practice the blood pressure skill at home.