
In the medical field there is both increasing need and opportunity for skilled Patient Care Technicians. Whether you are seeking your first job or expanding your resume, status as a Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT) can be obtained in a short time frame and make a measurable difference in the lives of patients as well […]

“Good day Patient Care Technician! Would you prefer to change bedpans and bedding today or help with EKGs as well as collecting blood samples and vitals?” As a Patient Care Technician, you should expect to perform all of these duties yet it is sometimes nice to have increased clinical responsibilities over housekeeping duties. Did you […]

Whether you choose an online program or a more traditional option through a community college, you must be confident that your education will provide you with the necessary skills to excel as a Certified Patient Care Technician. The possibility of studying from home can be very appealing. US Career Institute offers a self-paced online program. […]

Your resume will probably be your first line of contact between you and a perspective employer. Formatting your resume requires organization and attention to detail while typing out your career objective, education, certification and work experience. Whether you are seeking your first job as A Patient Care Technician or your fortieth highlighting your experience (even […]

The Patient Care Technician Certificate is a valuable tool that will enable you to advance to other certificate programs and more advanced training that will enable you to move into nursing positions or even further if you desire to go higher in the medical field. Other benefits may include a variety of job opportunities, increased […]

The healthcare industry is one of the fastest growing in terms of job growth and potential. If you are interested in a career in healthcare, becoming a patient care technician may provide a great opportunity for personal satisfaction and job security. Depending on your location, this position may be referred to as a patient care […]

You may only have one brief opportunity to make a good impression and give the employer a snap shot of your experience and skills. Being prepared and going to the interview armed with questions and answers that the interviewer will most likely ask can greatly improve your chances of getting further interviews or even being […]

The cost of becoming a Patient Care Technician varies greatly depending on which online training or technical school training you choose. Choosing the right program that fits into your time and budget is important as you will receive both classroom and hands on training in hospitals, clinics, hospices, rehabilitation centers and long term care facilities […]

A Certified Patient Care Technician’s professional career can be a mixture of both good and bad times as you experience the faces of life and death. Depending on the medical environment that you choose to work in you may find yourself holding a new born baby in your hands and later care for patients that […]

Certified Patient Care Technicians serve patients of all ages. You may be required to serve elderly and chronically ill patients in a variety of medical settings. Your duties will be different depending on the medical setting. For example, working in a nursing home requires constant daily care for an extended period of time, because the […]

Good personal hygiene practices are essential for good health. Typically we perform a number of activities related to hygiene during the course of a day. When it comes to your patient it can become difficult for them to carry out these processes themselves. It is part of your responsibility as a Certified Patient Care Technician […]
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