Become a Respected Patient Care Technician
Start a Rewarding Medical Career
Patient Care Technicians (PCT), also called Patient Care Assistants or Nursing Aids, are often the healthcare providers that have the most direct contact with patients. Becoming a Patient Care Technician is a rewarding and challenging career path ideal for individuals who thrive in fast-paced environments, enjoy working with people and are interested in a career that contributes to the comfort and well-being of others.
Training as a Patient Care Technician is an excellent way to start a professional career in a rewarding healthcare environment, without having to spend years in school.
The Patient Care Technician Diploma Program at Florida Technical College is designed to provide the student with the appropriate didactic theory and hands-on skills needed to prepare graduates for entry level positions in patient care technology.
Career Opportunities
Successful graduates of the FTC Patient Care Technician Diploma Program will be prepared for entry-level positions in a variety of dynamic healthcare environments, including:
- Hospitals
- Clinics
- Rehabilitation Centers
- Nursing and Assisting Living Facilities
And More!
"Employment is projected to grow faster than the average. Excellent job opportunities are expected." - U.S. Bureau of Labor, Occupational Profile - Nursing Aides
Career Ready in a Short Time - The FTC Advantage
Small Class Sizes - You'll receive personal, one-on-one attention from our experienced instructors, so you get the support you need to master material quickly. Our instructors have professional experience in the healthcare field, so they know just what you'll need to succeed in the professional setting.
Career Services - FTC has a dedicated career services office that will help with externship placement as well as post-graduate job placement. Career Services is dedicated to helping you make a smooth transition from student to working professional.
Find Out More
Explore if becoming a Patient Care Technician is right for you. Fill out the form on the left side of the page to receive career and program info or call the campus nearest you to speak with a knowledgeable Florida Technical College Admissions Representative.
Not all programs are available at all locations.
Patient Care Technician Diploma Program
Student Achievement and Additional Information
Related Employment:
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Occupation Name |
SOC Code |
Please visit the link below for the Department of Labor’s occupational profile
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Nursing Aides, Orderlies, and Attendants |
31-1012.00 |
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Campus |
On-Time Completion Rate (1) |
Placement Rate (2)* |
Median Loan Debt: Title IV Loans |
Median Loan Debt: Private Loans |
Median Loan Debt: Institutional Financing |
Tuition & Fees (includes books and materials) |
Other: Administrative |
Medical Program Fee |
|
Orlando |
81%
|
76.47% |
$8,872.37 |
$0.00 |
$0.00 |
$15,222 |
$125 |
$350 |
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Lakeland |
72.5% |
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Deland |
50.0% |
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Kissimmee |
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Room and board are not offered.
The tuition on this disclosure was updated on May 9, 2012.
** New Branch Campus as of April 2011. Data is not available.
^ Program not offered at this campus.
(1) Percent of graduates who complete program within the program length published in the school catalog, http://www.ftccollege.edu. Rates calculated for 2010-2011 graduates based on US Department of Education formula for required disclosures under 34CFR668.6, http://federalregister.gov/articles/2010/10/29/2010-26531/program-integrity-issues#-123
(2) Percent of graduates available for placement who obtain employment directly or indirectly related to the field of study within two and one-half months after the end of the reporting period. Rate calculated for 2010-2011 graduates based upon ACICS formula, http://www.acics.org/accreditation/content.aspx?id=1616
