Patient Care Technician (PCT)

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The need for qualified Patient Care Technicians in long-term care and acute care settings is growing at a tremendous rate. This program, which is NHA Accredited, will prepare students with the essential job skills needed to work as a NHA Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A) in a clinic, home health, hospice, assisted living facilities, or hospital setting. This is a certificate program that offers classroom instruction and related clinical practice in the basic nursing care of adults, children, infants and the elderly.

The philosophy of care for patients has changed from one of custodial care to an implementation of restorative, person centered care in which the patient is assisted to reach an optimal potential for physical, mental, and emotional well-being. This care can only be provided by knowledgeable and educated health care providers.

Patient Care Technicians are trained in basic blood collection. However, even though it is not a program requirement, it is strongly recommended that students complete a Phlebotomy course prior to enrollment. 

This program is accredited by the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). Prior to program completion, students will create an NHA account. The examination fee, $165.00, is included in the tuition. The NHA Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A) exam may serve as a final exam. 

This program is a total of 96 hours which consists of classroom, online, and a skills lab components; there is no clinical externship. 

Course Prerequisite: Complio Account

Course Recommendation: Electronic Device with access to the Internet

A digital certificate of completion will be issued into Complio after the student attempts the AMT Patient Care Technician (PCT) exam. A physical certificate of completion may be picked up at the Continuing Education office. 

Please scroll through the entire web page as many of the frequently asked questions are answered below. Also, please refer to the Resources section at the bottom of the webpage for more valuable information. If you still are in need of additional assistance, please call the Continuing Education office at 432.335.6580 or email us conted@odessa.edu.

Want to know the Patient Care Technician Career Outlook?

United States Department of Labor: Bureau of Labor Statistics –Patient Care Technician (PCT) 

Although the Patient Care Technician (CPCT/A) position is relatively new they can perform a wide variety of tasks. A PCT is a healthcare technician working under the supervision of a nurse, doctor, or other health professional to administer basic care to patients. This position involves interacting with patients face-to-face and providing assistance with daily tasks. PCT's work with all age groups in a variety of clinical settings.  

To make our programs more beneficial for students, the Textbooks, Scrubs, Supply Fees, and the Exam Voucher are included in the tuition! 

By packaging these items into the tuition students can be eligible to have these items covered by grant and scholarship funds for a lower out of pocket expense. 

We also have payment plans available so you can get started training for your new career sooner!

Have enrollment questions? Please call our office at 432.335.6580 or email at conted@odessa.edu.

Course Information:  

16 WEEK Course (Odessa) 

• Duration: 16 Weeks
• Class Size: 8 Min/10 Max
• Cost: $1900 (Includes Supplies, Textbook(s), Scrubs, and Texas Nurse Aide Testing Fee)
• Down payment: $300
• Hours: 96 Classroom Hours; there is an online component to this course; No Clinical Externship
• Pre-Requisite: Complio Account
• Major Code: 8051M, CIP 51.3902

• Adult EVENING Classes:
  • Classroom - TUESDAYS and THURSDAYS 6:00 PM – 9:30PM
  • No Clinical Externship    
    
    • September 3rd, 2024 - December 12th, 2024
      • 24/Q1 NUPC 1020 100
    • January 14th, 2025 - May 8th, 2025
      • 25/Q2 NUPC 1020 100

What do I need to register?

In response to COVID-19, the Health Careers Pre-Registration process has been moved to a Document Tracking Service called COMPLIO! Once you upload your documents, you will have access to them through Complio for a lifetime! The Certificate of Completion will also be accessible through this system when the students have completed a Health Careers program. This pre-registration service will cost $97 for Odessa residents and $109 for students in Extension Sites. This cost for the Bundle includes the required Background Check and Drug Screen costs. Please ensure you have all of the items listed on the Checklist prior to purchase. Also, be mindful that the drug screen order will expire within 30 days of creating an account. Please review COMPLIO's non-refundable policy prior to purchase. You will need to submit the documentation from the applicable checklist. 

• Adult Learner CNA Checklist 
• High School CNA Checklist
• COMPLIO How to Guide & Tutorial will provide you with examples of how to enter your documentation. If you are ready to submit your documents click the link below to create a COMPLIO account.
• A Customer Service chat is available after an account is created or you can call 1-800-200-0853 Monday-Friday 8am-6pm (MT) for assistance. 
• Click Here to Submit Documents to COMPLIO
• Resources and additional information are located at the end of this page.

Please enter your information into Complio how you want it to appear on your Certificate of Completion and input the email address where you wish to receive email communication from the college.  

Make sure your scrubs fit! Come by the Gregory D. Williams Hall located at 2714 Robertson Ave and try on available sample sizes before completing your size selection in Complio. 

I am Compliant with COMPLIO and have met all the enrollment requirements. What’s next?

Call the Continuing Education Department at 432-335-6580 to enroll AFTER you have received an email from COMPLIO stating you are “Compliant” and have met the registration requirements. Our team will verify your compliance and enroll you in a Health Careers course.

Within 48 hours of enrolling tuition or payment plan must be initiated. Please use the link below to start your program payment plan. Out team can also accept payment over the phone with a credit card at 432-335-6580.

Payment Plan Link

I am Compliant with COMPLIO and have met all the enrollment requirements. What’s next?

Call the Continuing Education Department at 432-335-6580 to enroll AFTER you have received an email from COMPLIO stating you are “Compliant” and have met the registration requirements. Our team will verify your compliance and enroll you in a Health Careers course. 

Within 48 hours of enrolling tuition or payment plan must be initiated. Please use the link below to start your program payment plan. Out team can also accept payment over the phone with a credit card at 432-335-6580.

Payment Plan Link

What do I need prior to the first day of class?

Students need to be fitted for their scrubs prior to the first day of the course as well as access their Blackboard account and Student Email. 

During the first week of class you will be sized and receive your scrubs soon thereafter. Our programs require students to wear Galaxy Blue scrubs to class and skills lab. Come by the Gregory D. Williams Hall located at 2714 Robertson Ave and try on available sample sizes before completing your size selection in Complio. 

Most classes have the textbook and course materials available through Blackboard. However, some classes have a physical textbook. You may need to obtain a textbook, which is included in your tuition, through the Odessa College Bookstore 432-335-6655. 

Helpful Videos:

Complio Overview

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Disclaimers:

*Offerings are subject to restrictions and/or guidelines issued by local, state, and national government entities in response to the COVID-19 pandemic or other declared emergency. Classes, courses, and/or programs may be postponed or cancelled as Odessa College determines necessary to remain in compliance with such restrictions or guidelines.