Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours, Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
This program will prepare you for an entry-level position as a patient care technician. Emphasis
is on technical skills necessary to perform personal care to complex patients, implementation of selected portions of care plan including respiratory services, rehabilitation services, ECG, and phlebotomy under the supervision of registered nurses. Upon completion of this certificate of proficiency, students are eligible to sit for the National Certification exam as Certified Patient Care Technicians (CPCT), which is available through the National Health career Association. Courses in the program may require vaccinations or other medical tests. See course descriptions for additional information.
Website link to the program: Allied Health - Eastern Arizona College (eac.edu)
WIOA Contact: Michael Crockett 928-428-8215
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
34
Hours
18
Entrance Requirements
None
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
Thatcher
Local WIB
1 - ARIZONA@WORK - Southeastern Arizona
Type of Attainment:
Certification or License;
Name of Credential
Patient Care Technician - Certificate
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Please contact EAC Financial Aid Dept at (928) 428-8287.
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission
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)
$600.00
In-State Tuition
$1,350.00 *estimate based on 2024-25 rates
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$5,700.00 *estimate based on 2024-25 rates
Total In-State Program Cost
$1,950.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$6,300.00
