Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) Certification

23 Weeks

Program Length

2.5 Million

10 year Job Growth

$34,000

Avg. Starting Salary¹

Issuing Authority

Issuing Authority National Healthcareer Association

National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is one of the nation’s largest allied health certification providers. Since 1989, the NHA has helped thousands of schools across the nation produce better professionals and better program outcomes. Individuals who pass their certification exam will be recognized as Nationally Certified Healthcare professionals and will earn credentials to use with their name, a certification ID card and a certificate. To be eligible to earn an NHA certification, a candidate must possess a high school diploma or the equivalent and be at least 18 years of age.

CPCT Certification Detail

More and more patients require special care, sometimes around-the-clock and a Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) has a diverse range of knowledge and skills vital to that care. Earning your Patient Care Technician credential and passing the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) PCT exam will set you up for success.

Disclaimer* Graduates of this program are strongly encouraged to pursue supervised administration of Phlebotomy and EKG tasks required for certification. These are additional requirements after obtaining employment in the field as a prerequisite to gaining certification as a Certified EKG Technician (CET) or a Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) and are not included in this program.

MedCerts Programs for CPCT Certification 1 matches

Patient Care Technician

Selecting the Right Training Option Program Comparisons

MedCerts training programs are some of the most competitively price ways to start a new career.

	MedCerts	Community College	Online College
Program & Tuition Cost	$4,000 average	Up to $20,000	$3,000 average
Exam Fees, Books & Materials	Included	Up to $750	Up to $750
Job Ready In	3–6 months	24–48 months	3–6 months
Schedule Flexibility	On-demand 24/7	Set class schedule	On-demand 24/7
Travel Requirements	None: 100% online	On-campus classrooms	None: 100% online
Student Support	Personal Advisors: text, call, and email access	Professors: scheduled office hours	Support inbox
Career Coaching	Exam-tailor + soft-skill training to build well-rounded careers	Exam-based + prerequisites and electives to meet credit hour requirements	Exam-specific only
Content Delivery	3D animations, immersive environments, interactive activities, game-based learning	Professor lectures	Varies: typically videos and presentations

This table is provided for reference only. Actual pricing may vary or change without notice. Pricing is based on an estimated full-cost tuition with fees for a Medical Assistant program or similar program before financial aid or other assistance. Data sampled from MedCerts, Oakland Community College, and Kaplan University.

CPCT Certification. Skill Gained

Gain knowledge of medical terminology, disease processes, anatomy and physiology
Understand the responsibilities of basic patient care — bathing, feeding, catheter care, etc.
Perform safety checks and ensure cleanliness in patient rooms
Recognize the importance of special care, concerns and settings
Understand EKG readings and monitoring vital signs
Perform phlebotomy procedures, lab tests, blood glucose tests and exercise/nutrition/diet monitoring
Understand the responsibilities of communication and professionalism
Administer medication, assist with minor procedures, handle laboratory specimens
Assist doctors and nurses with physical examinations

CPCT Career PathwaysAttainable Jobs

highest Paying

Home Health Aide

A Home Health Aide helps individuals who are disabled, elderly, or chronically ill with daily tasks, such as dressing, washing, and light housekeeping.

$21000 - $34000

Estimated Salary¹

highest Paying

Personal Care Aide

A Personal Care Aide provides care for adults, including elderly and disabled people, in their own homes.

$24000 - $67000

Estimated Salary¹

highest Paying

Certified Nursing Assistant

A Certified Nursing Assistant provides hospital and nursing home patients with basic care and assists them with daily activities.

$23000 - $35000

Estimated Salary¹

¹All available job and salary information is from Burning Glass Labor Insights and is updated annually to reflect industry changes.

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