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Patient Care Training and Certification

Patient Care Technicians have a wide array of responsibilities that each play an important role in the direct treatment and care for patients. Patient care assistants, also referred to as cross-trained nursing assistants, often have the most amount of direct contact with patients and must possess a good working knowledge of the foundations of many areas of patient care. At Cambridge Institute of Allied Health and Sciences, our accredited patient care training program provides students with top-notch, hands-on vocational experience and classroom lectures provided by industry experts that are focused on ensuring confidence and success in the workforce.

Patient Care Technician Job Description

Patient care technicians provide basic patient care and typically work under the direct supervision of nurses or other medical professionals. The duties of a patient care technician vary depending on the medical facility in which they operate. Among the tasks that can be expected from a patient care tech include recording vital signs, assisting patients with simple mobility tasks, assisting with nutritional requirements, collecting and testing specimens and reporting and recording the ongoing status of a patient’s care reception to treatment.

Patient Care Tech Jobs

The medical industry is constantly growing and making advancements in the way we treat patients and careers in the industry are expected to continue to grow steadily for at least the next few years. Because patient care techs have such a direct role in the realm of patient care, careers in this field have become one of the most in-demand professions in the healthcare industry. Another contributing factor to the positive outlook on jobs for certified patient care technicians is the variety of settings that utilize their skills. Patient care technicians can obtain employment in a number of medical settings including hospitals, nursing homes and long-term care facilities. Ambitious professionals can also further their education and continue their training towards a career as a Licensed Vocational Nurse or a Registered Nurse. Whatever your goal may be, contact Cambridge Health today to discover how our unparalleled training methods can help you realize your dreams and get you on the fast track to a rewarding career in the Allied Health industry.