Certification

Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)

National Healthcareer Association (NHA)

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Doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals rely on patient care technicians to assist with the critical day-to-day care some patients require. They provide hands-on assistance to serve patients' basic needs, which greatly impacts the lives of their patients and their patients' families.

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Skills taught

Provide basic patient care — bathing, feeding, catheter care, etc.Acquire, distribute and administer patient care suppliesPerform safety checks and ensure cleanliness in patient roomsAccommodate any additional patient needsObtain EKG readings and monitor vital signsPerform phlebotomy proceduresProvide emotional support to patients and families, particularly coping with grief and death
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