The Online Patient Care Technician Certification Program
Learn how to provide general care and comfort for patients with Patient Care Technician training.
The Online Patient Care Technician Certification Program
Learn how to provide general care and comfort for patients with Patient Care Technician training.
Online Patient Care Technician Certification
Through our online Patient Care Tech Training, you’ll work to develop the skills and knowledge that can help you be successful on the job. You’ll cover essential topics like anatomy and physiology, pharmacology basics, and phlebotomy. You’ll also learn about venipuncture and receive a venipuncture kit as part of your program to help you practice your skills!
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12 Months of Full Access
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$38,938 Median Salary*
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CPCT/A, CPT, and CET Certification Prep
This Could Be the Perfect Job for You
What does a patient care technician do? They provide basic care to people needing daily assistance. This includes bathing, feeding, and catheter care; managing supplies; and performing EKG and phlebotomy procedures.
See full job description >>3 Reasons to Complete Your Patient Care Technician Training With CareerStep
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Positively impact patients’ lives.
Patient care technicians help patients with things most of us take for granted, including basic hygiene. This support makes a big difference in these patients’ lives.
Get certified.
Our career training provides the knowledge and certification prep materials you need to sit for the CPCT/A, CPT, and CET certification exams.
1. Start today.
Begin your training right now.
2. Learn your way.
Complete your training on your own terms.
3. Get certification-ready.
Prepare to take valuable certification exams.
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Program Details
As part of your program, you’ll cover a variety of topics and skills that are necessary for the job, from general patient care to testing and lab procedures.
- > Self-Paced Study
- > Anywhere, Anytime Learning
- > 1:1 Support
What You’ll Learn
While studying patient care technician duties, you’ll complete patient care technician requirements with the knowledge needed to provide basic care and personal assistance to patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and hospice environments.
Anatomy & Physiology Basics
Get an overview of basic bodily structures, functions, and developments.
Patient Care Fundamentals
Learn how to provide proper care and oversight with regards to nutrition, sleep, wounds, vitals, and more.
Navigating the Workplace
Understand patients’ rights, patient care ethics, professionalism and communication, and workplace safety.
Final Exam Prep
Know what to expect regarding (and how to prepare for) the final exam.
Patient Care Technician Program FAQs
How long is patient care technician training?
This course is self-paced, allowing you to train around your schedule. How long it takes to complete depends on how much time you have to dedicate to your studies, though you have 12 full months of complete program access to finish the course.
Do I need clinical hours to complete my patient care technician program?
Yes, clinical hours are an essential component of your training—particularly as you work towards certification and potential employment. They give you a chance to test your current skill level and put all your new knowledge to work in real-world settings.
CareerStep does not guarantee externships. A learner’s placement in and completion of an externship is solely the learner’s responsibility and may be subject to additional requirements, such as a background check and successful completion of a CareerStep course. This is particularly important for learners seeking to complete their externship in Alabama, District of Columbia, Indiana, Louisiana, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Washington, and Wyoming. Please note that CareerStep will not sign agreements with sites in the above-referenced states or provide evidence of insurance to those sites.
Is financial assistance available for the patient care technician program?
CareerStep offers a variety of flexible payment options and installment plans for U.S. veterans, Active Duty service members, and their spouses. As CareerStep is not an educational institution, we cannot offer—or accept—traditional financial aid, such as student scholarships, loans, and grants through FAFSA. However, our low-cost training programs are affordably priced and our goal is to find a payment solution that meets your needs.
How much does a patient care technician make?
A patient care technician’s salary varies based on location and experience, but the average patient care technician makes $38,938 a year.*
What’s the job market like for certified patient care technicians?
It can be very promising. With a growing elderly population, more and more healthcare professionals are needed to meet the demands of an increasing number of patients. As a whole, the healthcare industry expects to add about 1.9 million jobs** over the next decade, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Get Trained Today.
This program includes training, career support, and coaching, along with certification prep materials and exam fees.
$3,799 for full program access
$3,499.00 for eligible MyCAA and ACA learners
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Payment Plans
Paying up front is the saving-est move, but sometimes you need some wiggle room. We offer a payment plan for those who do.
MyCAA Funding
The My Career Advancement Account (MyCAA) program offers funding for this program for eligible military spouses. This funding can cover a portion of the cost of approved CareerStep courses.
*PayScale. “Average Patient Care Technician Salary.” Payscale.com. Accessed April 22, 2025.
**Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor. “Healthcare Occupations.” Occupational Outlook Handbook. Accessed April 22, 2025.
Statements found in the United States Department of Labor Occupational Outlook Handbook are not a guarantee of any post-graduation salary, in part because the data used to create the Occupational Outlook Handbook includes workers from differing educational backgrounds, levels of experience, and geographic areas of the country.
