Online Patient Care Technician 1301

Program Details

Cost: $415

Payment Plan Providers available. 

Length: Self Paced over a 4 week period. There are no deadlines, and course content is released on a weekly basis, upon completion of previous sections.

Start Immediately upon Enrollment.

This is a Career Technical Certification program. Access to the course materials are provided for 1 year.

Completion of each section, verified by an exam or quiz, unlocks the next section. We have a final exam to check your knowledge. We want you to pass this exam, and we guarantee a 100% pass rate for our students. Your success is our success!

Core Objectives:

  1. Understand the Role of a Patient Care Technician (PCT): Learn the responsibilities, ethics, and importance of PCTs in healthcare settings.
  2. Master Patient Care Fundamentals: Gain knowledge in assisting patients with daily activities, maintaining hygiene, and ensuring comfort.
  3. Learn Medical Terminology: Understand key terms and concepts used in clinical settings.
  4. Recognize Common Patient Conditions: Develop knowledge of conditions and illnesses that PCTs commonly encounter.

Clinical Skills:

  1. Develop Vital Signs Monitoring Skills: Accurately measure and record blood pressure, pulse, temperature, and respiratory rate.
  2. Master Phlebotomy Basics: Learn the proper techniques for drawing blood and handling specimens.
  3. Perform EKG Testing: Understand how to operate EKG machines and recognize basic cardiac rhythms.
  4. Assist in Medical Procedures: Gain knowledge on preparing for and assisting with various clinical procedures.

Communication and Professionalism:

  1. Enhance Communication Skills: Develop effective communication with patients, families, and healthcare teams.
  2. Demonstrate Professionalism: Learn workplace etiquette, confidentiality (HIPAA compliance), and teamwork in a clinical setting.

Safety and Emergency Response:

  1. Understand Infection Control: Learn techniques to prevent the spread of infection, including proper handwashing and equipment sterilization.
  2. Gain Basic First Aid Knowledge: Understand how to respond to emergencies and provide first aid when needed.
  3. Ensure Patient Safety: Learn how to maintain a safe environment and prevent injuries during patient care.

Career Preparation:

  1. Build a Strong Resume and Interview Skills: Learn tips to secure a PCT job and excel in interviews.

Our Mission

At Texas Health Professions we strive to provide affordable, accessible, high quality education to meet the growing need for entry level health care professionals.

Course curriculum

    1. Becoming a Patient Care Technician

    1. Mastering Basic Healthcare Concepts

    2. Mastering Anatomy and Physiology

    3. Anatomy and Physiology Overview for Patient Care Technicians

    4. Mastering Medical Terminology

    5. Basic Medical Terminology for Patient Care Technicians

    6. Mastering Medical Documentation

    7. Medical Documentation and Charting Basics for Patient Care Technicians

    8. Mastering Infection Control

    9. Infection Control and Hygiene Practices for Patient Care Technicians

    10. Infection Control in Healthcare Settings

    1. Overview of Patient Safety and Care

    2. Safety Protocols and Risk Management

    3. Assisting with ADLs

    4. Proper Body Mechanics

    5. Fall Prevention and Emergency Response

    1. Monitoring Blood Pressure, Pulse, and Respiration

    2. Measuring Temperature and Oxygen Saturation

    3. Recording Weight, Height, and Fluid Intake/Output

    4. Recognizing Abnormal Readings and Reporting

    1. Phlebotomy Module 1 Lecture

    2. Phlebotomy Module 1

    3. Phlebotomy Module 2: Safety

    4. Phlebotomy Module 3: Anatomy & Physiology

    5. Anatomy and Physiology Lecture

    6. Order of Vein Selection Video

    7. Phlebotomy Equipment Module 4 part one

    8. Phlebotomy Equipment Module 4 Part two

    9. Venipuncture Demonstration

    10. Phlebotomy Collection Module 5 part one: Preparation

    11. Phlebotomy Collection Module 5 part two

    12. Phlebotomy Collection Module 5 part three

    13. Phlebotomy Collection Module 5 part four

    14. Phlebotomy Collection Module 6

    1. ECG/EKG Monitoring

About this course

  • $415.00
  • 36 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

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THP Excellence

What sets us apart

  • Online and Self Paced

    Designed to be completed in 4 weeks, but take as long as you want. 24/7 access allows you to learn at your own pace. Mobile friendly content allows you to learn anywhere.

  • Expert Instructors

    Highly skilled and experienced Instructors who are subject matter experts guide you through complex topics and make them relatable and easy to understand.

  • Affordability

    We believe in lowering the cost of entry to the Healthcare field. We are constantly looking for ways to pass savings on to you, so that we may train more students to meet the increasing demand for healthcare professionals.

  • Success

    Guaranteed 100% Pass Rate.

About the instructor

Senior Course Leader RN Instructor

Geoff is an RN-BSN, who graduated from the University of Texas School of Nursing at Houston Health Science Center with a Bachelor of Nursing Degree. He also possesses a Bachelor of Fine Arts from the University of Texas at Austin. Prior to being a nurse, he was an EMT for many years. Geoff has worked at a Magnet Recognized Hospitals on Solid Organ Transplant, Stem Cell Transplant, Medical Surgical, and Psychiatric Units. Currently, he works in the Operating Room as a Circulator. He has served as Charge Nurse and Preceptor to many nurses. Geoff brings a decade of health care experience and knowledge to our phlebotomy course.

Contact Information

Texas Health Professions 

Located in beautiful downtown Houston.

801 Travis Street

Suite 2101, PMB 913 , Houston,TX 77002

(888) 214-5310

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