NUPC_1020_F1 - Ratliff, Beth

Patient care technicians are allied health professionals who provide direct patient care within their regulated scope of practice. They perform basic nursing assistant tasks (as delegated by the nursing or medical staff) which may include obtaining patient vital signs and other data, communicating with the healthcare team and patients, assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), complying with confidentiality requirements, and performing ECGs and phlebotomy tasks.

NUPC_1060_01 - Ratliff, Beth

Patient Care Technicians are Allied Health professionals who provide direct patient care and assist the doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals with performing day-to-day care. Patient Care Technicians care for patients by assisting with activities of daily living (ADLs), obtaining patient vital signs, communicating with the healthcare team and patients, complying with confidentiality requirements, performing EKG/ECG's and phlebotomy procedures. Patient Care Technicians play a vital role as a member of the healthcare team and are often the ones with the most direct contact with patients. The clinical portion of the program requires a light blue (ceil) color scrub set, Patient Care Tech patch, second hand watch, and tennis shoes. Once completion of the Patient Care Technician Program the student will be eligible to sit for the Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) exam through the National Center for Competency Testing, the exam costs are covered with tuition. You will also receive AHA certification in CPR/Basic Life Support as part of this course. Student responsibilities include: Full immunization record including COVID-19 vaccine, tuberculosis testing, criminal background check, drug screening and High School Diploma or GED. Light Blue (Ceil) Scrubs can be purchased at the MCC bookstore along with the Patient Care Tech patch.