Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) program is a comprehensive training course designed to prepare individuals for a rewarding career in the healthcare field. This program equips students with the foundational knowledge and hands-on skills needed to provide direct patient care in hospitals, nursing homes, long-term care facilities, and other healthcare settings.
Through a combination of classroom instruction, laboratory practice, and clinical experience, students will learn to:
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Assist patients with daily living activities (bathing, feeding, dressing, mobility)
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Measure vital signs and monitor patient health
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Perform EKGs and collect blood and other specimens (phlebotomy)
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Support nurses and other healthcare professionals with medical procedures
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Maintain patient safety and infection control standards
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Deliver compassionate, professional care in a variety of settings
Graduates of the program are eligible to sit for the Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
The program is ideal for individuals seeking to enter the healthcare workforce quickly or as a stepping stone to advanced careers in nursing, medical assisting, or other allied health fields.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
10
Hours
240
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
yes
Training Location(s)
4747 Dusty Lake Dr, First Floor, Pine Bluff, Arkansas
Local WIB
5045 - Southeast
Name of Credential
Certified Patient Care Technician
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
We have a limited number of scholarships from the Department of Labor WORC 6 grant.
Refund Policy
Students are allowed to freely withdraw through the first 10% of the course. Once 10% is passed, the course is invoiced in full. ARHA will address extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case basis.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$175.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$125.00
In-State Tuition
$4,500.00
Registration Fee
$50.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$150.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$5,000.00
