Online Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) Certification Training

Open the door to a career as a Home Health Aide, Nursing Assistant or Personal Care Aide

Complete your 100% online training in 24 weeks

This nationally recognized certification is issued by the National
Healthcareer Association

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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 Details

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.

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CPCT Certification Skills Gained

CPCT Certification Career Pathways

CBCS 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

CBCS Certification Career Pathways

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.

$21,000 – $34,000

Estimated Salary1

Nursing Assistant

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

$23,000 – $35,000

Estimated Salary1

Personal Care Aide

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

$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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