Career Details

Patient Care Technician Online National Certification

Description

A patient care technician works closely with nurses and other medical staff. He or she provides care for patients by helping to carry out daily living activities such as bathing, eating, dressing, and walking. Patient care technicians are often the ones to have the most direct contact with patients, and therefore play an important role as a member of the health care team.

Certifying Organization

American Allied Health

Details

If significant education or training is needed? No

If significant work experience is needed? No

Is an exam required? Yes

How many years until certification must be renewed? Unknown year(s)

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Unknown

Certification can be renewed with re-examination? Yes

Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? Unknown

Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? Unknown

Certificates

Certificate name

Vascular Access-Board Certified

Certifying Organization

Vascular Access Certification Corporation

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

National Health Science Certification

Certifying Organization

YouScience

Type

A - Core

Certificate name

Certified Homemaker/Home Care Aides

Certifying Organization

National Association for Home Care & Hospice

Type

A - Core

Related Careers

Personal Care Aides

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+21 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

Provide personalized assistance to individuals with disabilities or illness who require help with personal care and activities of daily living support (e.g., feeding, bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and ambulation). May also provide help with tasks such as preparing meals, doing light housekeeping, and doing laundry. Work is performed in various settings depending on the needs of the care recipient and may include locations such as their home, place of work, out in the community, or at a daytime nonresidential facility.

SocialConventionalRealistic

Healthcare Support Workers, All Other

Median Annual Income

Projected Job Growth

+6 %

Career Cluster(s)

Healthcare & Human Services

Most Common Education Level

High school diploma or equivalent

All healthcare support workers not listed separately.

Your One Stop Shop For All Career Resources

Whether you are exploring new career paths, building your resume, or preparing for your next opportunity, our tools, templates, and guidance are designed to help you navigate your career journey with clarity and confidence.