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Patient Care

Patient care technicians, also known as PCTs, work alongside medical professionals to provide patient care. PCTs perform a wide range of tasks from supporting patients through treatment to recording vital signs in the patient chart. It’s a rewarding career with many opportunities.


If you’re interested in this career path, we recommend checking out the resources below to learn more.

How Long Does It Take to Become a Patient Care Tech?

Patient care technicians are responsible for supporting doctors, nurses and other medical professionals in delivering patient care. As a patient care…

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5 Reasons to Become a Patient Care Tech

Patient care technicians (PCTs) play a critical role in healthcare. They work hard to support doctors, nurses and other healthcare…

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Training to Become a Patient Care Technician

What Training Do You Need to Become a Patient Care Tech? A patient care technician (PCT) is responsible for supporting…

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What Is a Patient Care Technician

Patient care technicians support a patient’s care team—including doctors, nurses and specialists—to provide care for physical and mental health conditions.…

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