What does it mean to earn your Certified Patient Care Technician certification?
Earning your CPCT certification proves to employers that you understand the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed as a Patient Care Technician. Learn a wide variety of fundamental clinical tasks designed to set you apart in the competitive job market.
Why Earn Your Certification?
Earning your certification proves to employers that you are knowledgeable in all aspects of your field. Here are some key reasons why you should earn your certification:
- Employers prefer certification – show employers that your education is up to industry standards
- Potential for promotion – demonstrate that you are a go-getter and would be a great candidate for advancement
- Skills confidence – be day-one ready with industry-preferred skills
Certified Patient Care Technician Certification Outcomes
This certification ensures individuals can:
- 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 monitor 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 and handle laboratory specimens
- Assist doctors and nurses with physical examinations
Overview of the Issuing Authority
The National Healthcareer Association (NHA) is one of the largest allied health certification providers in the nation. Since 1989, it has awarded over one million certifications and is validated and nationally recognized as providing students with the required level of knowledge to succeed in their chosen careers.
Certification requirements
To be eligible to test for their CPCT exam, candidates must have earned a high school diploma or equivalent and have completed a patient care technician training or education program within the last five years or have at least 1 year of supervised work experience in the patient care technician field within the last 3 years.
Select the right training program for your goals
Patient Care Technician
Our online Patient Care Technician program prepares you to work directly with patients in a variety of healthcare settings.
Meet Your Training Specialist!
Your Workforce Training Specialist will help you understand your program, help with clinical placement, and answer any questions you have! Get in touch with your Workforce Training Specialist to learn more about your program, Harrisburg University, and how to start achieving your career goals.
To begin the enrollment process, please contact Mrs. Miller at 717.506.3401 or admiller@cvschools.org to get started.