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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?

The Health Careers Pre-Registration process utilizes a Document Tracking Service called COMPLIO! 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. Once you upload your documents, you will have access to them through American DataBank Complio for a lifetime! The Certificate of Completion will also be accessible through this system when the students have completed a Health Careers program. 

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. Our 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 weeks of class you will receive your course materials including textbook, scrubs, and a badge. Our programs require students to wear Galaxy Blue scrubs to class and clinical. Students may wear course T-Shirts to class with instructor approval. 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 a physical textbook distributed by Continuing Education or available through the OC Campus Bookstore. You may need to obtain a textbook, which is included in your tuition, through the Odessa College Bookstore 432-335-6655. Some classes have a digital textbook which will be delivered via Blackboard or issued by the instructor. 

RESOURCES:

Workforce Solutions Permian Basin can assist with tuition, books, and fees for many of our programs. Watch this VIDEO for more information!

Helpful Videos:

Complio Overview

Creating an Account

Document Upload

Data Entry

Exceptions

Ordering a Drug Screen in Complio

Signing Forms

Screening Fees

Profile Sharing

How to enter Titers

Subscribe to Complio

Change Subscription

Renew Subscription

  

 
 
 

Disclaimers:

*Course offerings are subject to restrictions and/or guidelines issued by local, state, and national government entities in response to pandemics, evacuations, natural disasters, inclement weather events, or any other circumstance that may affect the school’s ability to hold class. This may include damage to buildings, equipment failure, technology failures, or any safety concerns that may develop. Classes, courses, and/or programs may be moved, postponed, or cancelled as Odessa College deems necessary to remain operational and in compliance with such restrictions or guidelines. Students should refer to Blackboard or reach out to their instructor for further direction. Classes will mostly likely resume in an online format until otherwise notified.