The Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certificate program is an exciting opportunity for Certified Nurse Aides to advance their skills, earn a better salary, and have more job options in a changing employment market. PCTs are valued members of many healthcare teams. They work in hospitals, rehabilitation settings, physician offices, clinics and long-term care facilities. Upon completion of this program, students are eligible to sit for the National Health Career Association Certified Patient Care Technician Exam. This program does not prepare students to become certified phlebotomy technicians or certified ECG technicians.
PREREQUISITES: 1) Current CT CNA required. 2) High school diploma or GED. 3) English language competency. 4) A criminal background check and drug screen are required. Students who have a criminal record are denied access to clinical training sites. Note: Convicted felons may have difficulty finding employment in the healthcare field. 5) At least 18 years of age.
SUPPLIES: Navy blue scrubs and white shoes.
THE FOLLOWING FIVE COURSES ARE INCLUDED IN THE PCT PROGRAM:
Advanced Nurse Aide Skills – This 24-hour course is designed to build on the knowledge and skills of the CNA program. Participants will learn advanced skills, including wound care and dressing changes, respiratory procedures, colostomy care, and tube feedings, and pre-op/post-op care.
Phlebotomy Skills for the PCT – The art and science of phlebotomy is an important part of the role of many patient care technicians. This 24-hour introductory course includes skin-puncture techniques, special collection procedures, legal ethical issues, safety concerns, infection control and quality assurance. Teaching methods include lecture and hands-on practice in a simulated lab setting but do not include a clinical rotation. This course does not prepare you to be a phlebotomy technician.
ECG and Pulse Oximetry Skills – Learn the knowledge and skills to accurately obtain a 12-lead ECG and pulse-oximetry measurement. Cardiac and respiratory anatomy and function, lead and sensor placement recognition of normal vs. abnormal readings and how to adapt to unusual patient situations will be taught. This 12-hour course includes classroom and hands-on simulation lab experience. This course does not prepare you to be a certified ECG technician.
Spring 2024 Courses: Now Enrolling!
CRN: 81807 | Advanced Nurse Aide Skills | 3/25/24-4/10/24 | Fee: $999 (Scholarships available) | Mondays & Wednesdays | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Location: Snow Hall, room 521 and offsite clinical | Instructor: Valerie Tyson-Parker
CRN: 81809 | EKG and Pulse Oximetry Skills | 4/17/24-5/2/24 | Hybrid | Fee:$449 (Scholarships available) | Class meets on Monday, 4/17 from 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. All remaining classwork is asynchronously online via Blackboard. | Location: Snow Hall, room 521 and Online | Instructor: Staff
CRN: 81808 | Phlebotomy for PCT | 4/15/24-4/26/24 | Fee: $699 (Scholarships available) | Mondays & Wednesdays | 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Location: Snow Hall, room 521 | Instructor: Chauntine Donovan
Fall 2023 Courses
CRN: 80822 | Advanced Nurse Aide Skills | 11/6/23–11/23/23 | Fee: $999 (Scholarships available) | Mondays & Wednesdays | 8 a.m.–4 p.m. | Location: Snow Hall, room 521 and offsite clinical | Instructor: Kathleen Johnson
CRN: 80830 | EKG and Pulse Oximetry Skills | 11/27/23–12/8/23 | Hybrid | Fee:$449 (Scholarships available) | Class meets on Monday, 11/27 from 8:30 a.m.–2:30 p.m. All remaining classwork is asynchronously online via Blackboard. | Location: Snow Hall, room 521 and Online | Instructor: Staff
CRN: 80825 | Phlebotomy for PCT | 11/29/23–12/14/23 | Fee: $699 (Scholarships available) | Mondays & Wednesdays | 8:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. | Location: Snow Hall, room 521 | Instructor: Chauntine Donovan
Registration is not guaranteed until payment is received or 3rd party payment is confirmed.
Upon registration, you will receive an email from Mx-WorkforceDevelopment@MxCC.edu, and in that email, we will include instructions for payment.
Instructions for Making Payments Online
Please click here for step-by-step instructions on how to make payments online. These instructions work for both credit and non-credit (continuing education) courses.
Refund Policy
A full tuition refund can be made if you withdraw from your course at least one working day before the course start date. Once the course has started, refunds are only provided under special circumstances and require a written request to the Workforce Development and Continuing Education Office. They are reviewed on a case-by-case basis. A refund is not guaranteed.
This Program Qualifies for the Following Funding Options:
Certified Nurse AideScholarship Available: CNA & PCT Scholarship
Contact Us
For more information about courses, programs, and services, contact us by phone or email.
Phone: 860-343-5865
Email: MX-WorkforceDevelopment@mxcc.edu
Office Location: Snow Hall, Room 414
The total cost of CT Statewide Healthcare Industry Pathway (CT SHIP) project is $6.9M. $3.4M (49%) is funded through a U.S. Department of Labor – Employment and Training Administration grant and another $3.5M (51%) is committed through non-federal state and local resources.
USDOL funding is available for eligible students in this program. For more information, please contact Continuing Education at 860-343-5865 or MX-WorkforceDevelopment@mxcc.edu. Learn more about the CT SHIP program here.
