PROGRAM DESCRIPTION

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) program prepares students with the essential knowledge and practical skills needed to assist patients and support healthcare professionals in clinical and long-term care settings.

Patient Care Technicians work under the supervision of licensed healthcare professionals and assist with activities of daily living, including feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, mobility, and patient positioning.

Students learn to monitor patients' conditions, recognize and report changes in health status, follow infection prevention protocols, and provide compassionate, safe, and professional patient care.

Additional responsibilities may include measuring vital signs, assisting with patient transfers, documenting observations, and supporting routine clinical procedures within the applicable scope of practice.

FLEXIBLE LEARNING OPTIONS

CG Training Center offers flexible learning opportunities through scheduled online and in-person classes.

Online Classes

• Live, instructor-led sessions
• Scheduled evening classes
• Structured theoretical instruction

In-Person Training

• Instructor-supervised practical training
• Hands-on clinical skills development
• Patient care procedures and safety training

Training Location:

CG TRAINING CENTER

830 Belmont Avenue, Suite A

North Haledon, NJ 07508

In-person attendance may be required for practical training and final assessments.

PROGRAM COMPETENCIES

The curriculum covers the following essential areas:

1. Anatomy and Physiology
2. Patient Care Skills and Clinical Procedures
3. Safety and Infection Control
4. Medical Law and Ethics
5. Medical Terminology
6. Basic Pharmacology
7. Introduction to Electrocardiography (EKG)
8. Patient Mobility and Personal Care
9. Vital Signs and Patient Observation
10. Professional Communication and Patient Rights

PROGRAM DURATION AND SCHEDULE

Duration: 5 weeks

Total Instructional Hours: 30 hours

Class Days:

• Monday
• Tuesday
• Thursday

Class Time: 7:30 PM – 9:30 PM

Class Format: Scheduled online instruction with practical training requirements.

Next Start Date: To be announced.

PROGRAM TUITION AND FEES

Certification examination fees are separate unless otherwise stated in the enrollment agreement.

CERTIFICATION INFORMATION

Students will receive academic preparation designed to support their readiness for the Patient Care Technician certification examination.

Certifying Organization: American Medical Certification Association (AMCA)

Certification: Patient Care Technician Certification (PCTC)

Current AMCA Examination Information:

• Total Questions: 144
• Examination Duration: 3 hours
• Examination Format: Computer-based or paper-based, subject to availability
• Remote Proctoring: Available
• Published AMCA Examination Fee: $119.00

Successful completion of the training program does not automatically guarantee national certification. Students must meet the certification organization's eligibility requirements and pass the applicable examination.

ENROLLMENT INFORMATION

Prospective students should review the program schedule, tuition and fee structure, practical training requirements, and applicable certification or employment requirements before enrolling.

CG TRAINING CENTER

830 Belmont Avenue, Suite A

North Haledon, NJ 07508

Puede incluir la administración de medicamentos y otras tareas relacionadas con la salud. Incluye asistentes de enfermería, auxiliares de enfermería y cuidadores.

APRENDIZAJE FLEXIBLE

Las clases están programadas en horarios específicos, en línea o presenciales.

In-person: CG TRAINING CENTER 830 BELMONT AVE SUIT A, NORTH HALEDON NJ 07508

Competencies

• Anatomy and Physiology (14%)
• Electrocardiogram (1%)
• Safety/Infection Control (13%)
• Medical Law and Ethics (13%)
• Patient care skills (41%)
• Pharmacology (5%)
• Medical terminology (13%)

Information about the exam

•  Total number of questions in the exam: 100
• Time allocated for the exam: 2 hours and 30 minutes
• Exam cost: $150 (Study material included)