This course is designed specifically for students who already have foundational clinical training and are ready to advance into a broader, higher‑skilled patient care role. The PCT program is 100% self‑paced, allowing you to complete each lesson on your own schedule while still receiving structured, competency‑based instruction aligned with national standards.

This program is intended for learners who meet one of the following prerequisites:

• You have completed a CNA course within the last 12 months, OR

• You currently hold an active CNA license in any U.S. state.

Because the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) requires multi‑skill competency for Patient Care Technicians, students must also complete the EKG Technician and Phlebotomy Technician courses in conjunction with this PCT program. These three components together ensure you meet all required domains for the NHA Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) exam.

The PCT curriculum expands your clinical skill set beyond CNA-level training, covering advanced patient care procedures, safety protocols, specimen collection, cardiac monitoring, communication, and workflow readiness for hospitals, clinics, and long‑term care environments.

Why this course is a great choice:

• It is designed exclusively for CNA‑trained students, ensuring you start at the correct skill level.

• It aligns with all NHA CPCT/A exam domains, including patient care, phlebotomy, and EKG competencies.

• It allows you to complete the Phlebotomy (40 blood draws) and EKG (10 supervised EKGs) requirements through our onsite clinicals or workplace verification.

• It provides a self‑paced, structured pathway to a high‑demand, multi‑skilled healthcare role.

• It is developed by Elite Training Center, a trusted Houston healthcare career school known for fast, effective workforce training.

By the end of this program—and after completing the Phlebotomy and EKG clinical requirements—you will be fully prepared to sit for the NHA CPCT/A exam and enter the workforce as a certified, multi‑skilled Patient Care Technician.