Career Facts for Individuals Considering Patient Care Technician Training

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Patient Care Technician

• Training Opportunities

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Healthcare Trends

• Greater demand for care due to
• Population Growth
• Obesity, Diabetes, High Blood Pressure
• Aging Baby Boomers
• Health Insurance Expansion
• Need for technicians has risen
• Job Security
• Unique Advancement Opportunities

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Role of the Technician

• Depends on the department
• Unlicensed allied health provider
• May work in specialties
• Performs routine activities
• Supervised by licensed providers
• May have managerial responsibilities
• Can advance over time

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Common Job Titles

• Medical Assistant
• Nurse Aide
• EKG Technician
• Dialysis Technician
• ER Technician
• Critical Care Technician
• Etc

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Educational Requirements

• Very Minimal
• High School Diploma or GED
• Associates Degree is Helpful
• Experience is Preferred
• Variable Based on Department
• Generalist Requirements Less Stringent
• Specialty Requirements More Stringent

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Training

• May be offered in-house
• Available through colleges and universities
• Check with employers
• Make sure certificate program is approved
• Verify accreditation
• In-house is preferred by many employers if it is
  offered through the organization
• Lasts a few weeks to a few months

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National Accrediting Companies

• Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health
  Education Programs
• Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools
• Institute of Credentialing Excellence
• American Association of Medical Assistants
• American Medical Technologists
• National Center for Competency Testing

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Resources

• Patient Care Technician Training
• www.patientcaretechniciansalary.net