Patient Care Technology
The medical field strongly needs those skilled in patient care technology. The Wayne County Community College District (WCCCD) patient care technology faculty exposes students to the training required to work in hospitals, doctor’s offices, and clinics.
The program provides students with in-depth instruction in Patient Care Technology (PCT). This program will prepare students for employment in the expanding patient care area.
A Short-Term Certificate in the Patient Care Technology Program from WCCCD prepares you for work as a Patient Care Technician in various settings such as:
- Home Health Care Organizations
- Hospitals
- Nursing Care Facilities
- Residential Care Facilities
What’s the Job Outlook for Patient Care Technology?
Employment of nursing assistants is projected to grow by 5% from 2022 to 2032, about as fast as the average for all occupations.
What’s Required to Complete the Patient Care Technology Short-Term Certificate Program?
A short-term certificate in the Patient Care Technology Program from WCCCD requires 25 credits to complete.
As a patient care technology student at WCCCD, you will take introductory medical courses and science courses for your program.
Some students plan to transfer to a four-year college or university after earning their degree. If that’s your goal, you might choose specific courses. Talk with your advisor about a personalized plan that meets your goals.
How Long Does it Take to Earn a Patient Care Technology Certificate?
Most patient care technology students take 2 semesters (1 year) to complete certificate required courses.
What Will I Learn as a Patient Care Technology Student?
A patient care technology student will learn the knowledge and skills required to enter medical settings. Skills obtained will allow for work in settings such as acute care and home care. Courses in the program include medical terminology, phlebotomy, and patient care.
Recommended course sequencing
Semester 1 Total: 12 Credits
- ALH 110 - Medical Terminology 3 Credit(s)
- EMT 105 - Medical First Responder 3 Credit(s)
- PLB 100 - Introduction to Phlebotomy 3 Credit(s)
- ALH 115 - Medical Computer Systems 3 Credit(s)
Semester 2 Total: 13 Credits
- PLB 105 - Phlebotomy Practicum 3 Credit(s)
- PCT 200 - Introduction to Patient Care 5 Credit(s)
- PCT 202 - Patient Care Clinical 5 Credit(s)
Where is WCCCD’s Patient Care Technology Program Offered?
The WCCCD’s Office Patient Care Technology Program is offered at our Northwest Campus. The Northwest campus also offers classes for other patient care-related certificates and degrees.
As a WCCCD student, you can take courses, use facilities, and get involved at any of our six locations.
It is the policy of WCCCD that no person, based on race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, height, weight, marital status, disability, or political affiliation or belief, shall be discriminated against, excluded from participation in, denied the benefits of, or otherwise be subjected to discrimination in employment or in any program or activity for which it is responsible or for which it receives financial assistance from the U.S. Department of Education.
