CPCT
Online Certified Patient Care Technician Course
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Issuing Authority
National Healthcareer Association
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
Skills 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
- Assist with minor procedures, handle laboratory specimens
- Assist doctors and nurses with physical examinations
CPCT
Career Pathways
Attainable Jobs
Home Health Aide
$21,000 – $34,000
Estimated Salary1
Nursing Assistant
$23,000 – $35,000
Estimated Salary1
Personal Care Aide
$24,000 – $67,000
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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