Heart to Heart Healthcare Training: Ann Arbor, Lansing
Patient Care Technician
Build Multiple Healthcare Skills Through One Complete Training Pathway
Program Quick Facts
Tuition: $3,300
Total Training: Approximately 235 Hours
Format: Hybrid Online, In-Person Labs, Classroom Training, and Clinical Experience
Training Included: CNA, Phlebotomy, EKG, and BLS CPR
Deposit: $300
Locations: Ypsilanti and Lansing, based on course availability
Outcome: Multiple course-completion certificates and eligibility for applicable state and national certification examinations
Books and Uniform: Required and purchased separately
Our Patient Care Technician Program combines four valuable healthcare training programs into one comprehensive career pathway:
✔ Certified Nurse Assistant Training
✔ Phlebotomy Technician Training
✔ EKG Technician Training
✔ Basic Life Support CPR Certification
Prepare for More Opportunities in Healthcare
Patient Care Technicians provide hands-on support to patients and healthcare teams in hospitals, clinics, long-term care facilities, rehabilitation centers, and other healthcare settings.
Because Patient Care Technicians are trained in several areas of patient care, graduates may qualify for a wider range of entry-level healthcare positions than students completing only one training program.
This program is ideal for students who want to build a strong clinical foundation, enter healthcare, gain hospital-ready skills, or prepare for future education in nursing or another healthcare profession.
What is the cost of the Patient care technician Program?
Patient Care Technician Program for just $3,300. This meticulously designed course equips you with the essential skills and knowledge required for excellence in patient care. You will need to acquire textbooks for the Phlebotomy Technician, Certified Nurse Assistant, and EKG Technician classes independently.
Securing your place in this class is straightforward. We require a $300 deposit at the time of application to secure your seat in the class, with the remaining balance due on or before the first day of class.
Upon successful completion of the course, students will qualify to sit for the national certification exam.
What are the requirements to be accepted into your Patient care technician training class?
Designed for individuals who are at least 18 years of age, this comprehensive program equips you with the essential skills needed to excel in patient care. A negative TB test within the last year is required, ensuring the safety and well-being of all participants.
Our curriculum includes a thorough background check, conducted by Heart to Heart Healthcare Training and covered within your tuition fees. This ensures that you meet the industry’s stringent standards while preparing you for a fulfilling role in patient care.
Take the first step towards making a meaningful impact in the healthcare field. Enroll in our Patient Care Technician Class today and secure your future as a dedicated healthcare professional.
Do you offer Financial Aid or Payment Plans?
To support your education, we offer several financial assistance options. While we do not offer financial aid through FASFA at this time, other avenues of support are available. You may consider reaching out to your local Michigan Works office to see if you qualify for their funding programs. Furthermore, the Michigan Skills Achievement Scholarship is another potential resource for financial assistance.
Additionally, we accept payment plans to make the investment in your future more manageable. If you are interested in setting up a payment plan, please contact Heart to Heart directly for further information.
How is the Program Scheduled?
The Patient Care Technician Program is not completed as one continuous class with one weekly schedule.
Instead, students complete the CNA, Phlebotomy, EKG, and BLS portions according to the schedule available for each individual program.
Your schedule may include:
- Online lessons and assignments
- In-person classroom instruction
- Scheduled hands-on laboratory sessions
- CNA clinical training
- Skills checkoffs
- Exams and competency evaluations
- A separate BLS CPR class
The total calendar time needed to complete the entire pathway will depend on the available course schedules and the order in which the components are assigned.
Students must be prepared to attend all required in-person labs and clinical dates. Online coursework does not replace required hands-on training.
Four Programs. One Complete Healthcare Training Pathway.
The Patient Care Technician Program is a bundled program made up of four separate training components. Each component has its own coursework, schedule, attendance requirements, skills testing, and completion requirements.
Students complete each portion according to the available class schedule.
1. Certified Nurse Assistant Training
Build the essential bedside-care skills needed to safely assist patients with their daily needs.
Training includes:
- Measuring and recording vital signs
- Assisting with bathing, dressing, toileting, and personal care
- Supporting mobility, transfers, and positioning
- Infection prevention and standard precautions
- Nutrition, hydration, and elimination
- Recognizing and reporting changes in a patient’s condition
- Communication, documentation, safety, and residents’ rights
- Supervised clinical experience in a healthcare setting
Students receive a CNA course-completion certificate after successfully completing all classroom, laboratory, and clinical requirements.
To become a Certified Nurse Assistant and be listed on the Michigan Nurse Aide Registry, students must also take and pass the Michigan CNA state examination.
2. Phlebotomy Technician Training
Learn how to collect and handle blood specimens safely, professionally, and confidently.
Training includes:
- Venipuncture and capillary collection
- Patient identification and preparation
- Blood collection equipment and order of draw
- Specimen labeling, handling, processing, and transport
- Infection prevention and sharps safety
- Difficult draws and common complications
- Professional communication and patient comfort
- Extensive hands-on practice, including more than 60 live blood draws
The Phlebotomy Technician portion combines online coursework with scheduled in-person laboratory sessions.
3. EKG Technician Training
Develop the skills needed to perform EKG procedures and recognize basic cardiac rhythms.
Training includes:
- Cardiac anatomy and physiology
- Medical terminology
- EKG equipment operation
- Proper patient preparation
- Accurate electrode and lead placement
- Performing and recording 12-lead EKGs
- Identifying artifacts and correcting recording problems
- Basic rhythm recognition and interpretation
- Patient privacy, safety, and comfort
Students practice performing EKGs during scheduled in-person lab sessions while completing additional coursework online.
4. Basic Life Support CPR
Complete Basic Life Support training designed for healthcare professionals.
Training generally includes:
- Adult, child, and infant CPR
- Use of an automated external defibrillator
- Relief of choking
- Team-based emergency response
- Recognition of cardiac and respiratory emergencies
Specific certification information and class instructions will be provided when the BLS portion is scheduled.
Why become a Patient Care Technician?
As a patient care technician you will receive the education and knowledge to perform a variety of job duties. This will allow you to qualify and apply for several different job titles including, patient care technician, certified nurse assistant, phlebotomist, EKG technician, Telemetry technician and more. It also gives you the opportunity to work in several different healthcare settings and impact several patients each day. If you are caring and compassionate about helping others, this is a job for you. This is a great introduction into the healthcare field and can be used a stepping stone into another career or a career on its own. The average hourly wage for a Phlebotomist is anywhere from $14.00 to $20.00 or more.
What does a Patient Care Technician (PCT) do?
A patient care technician is an allied health professional who provides direct care in various settings. Their responsibilities include basic nursing tasks, ECGs, and phlebotomy. Basic duties involve measuring vital signs, assisting with personal care such as bathing and toileting, and helping patients maintain daily living activities to support functional independence. They monitor and report changes in patient conditions, manage cleanliness, encourage proper nutrition, and assist in mobility and dressing. Additionally, they are responsible for maintaining equipment and documenting patient status.
For ECG tasks, technicians conduct diagnostic tests to monitor heart rhythms, ensuring accurate electrode placement, recording data, preparing reports for physicians, and maintaining patient comfort. In phlebotomy, they handle blood draws, micro-collection, specimen processing while upholding safety and confidentiality standards.
Where Can Patient Care Technicians Work?
Depending on employer requirements, certification status, and previous experience, graduates may seek opportunities in:
- Hospitals
- Long-term care facilities
- Rehabilitation centers
- Assisted-living communities
- Physician offices
- Outpatient clinics
- Laboratories and blood-draw centers
- Home healthcare
- Hospice organizations
- Dialysis centers
Potential job titles may include:
- Patient Care Technician
- Patient Care Associate
- Nurse Assistant
- Certified Nurse Assistant
- Hospital Care Technician
- Phlebotomy Technician
- EKG Technician
- Telemetry Technician
- Clinical Support Technician
Job titles, certification requirements, and permitted responsibilities vary by employer.