Patient Care Technician - Diploma

The Patient Care Technician Diploma Program at Remington College is designed to help compassionate, attentive individuals prepare for entry-level roles assisting patients in healthcare facilities.*

Program Highlights:

  • Complete the program in as few as 8 months.*
  • Study hands-on patient care skills alongside experienced healthcare professionals.
  • Get the opportunity to gain a strong foundation in medical terminology, anatomy, and direct patient care.
  • Prepare for work in hospitals, nursing homes, or assisted living facilities.
  • Ideal for those with strong communication skills and a desire to serve others.

    • *Program completion time may vary based on individual performance/circumstances. Employment not guaranteed for students or graduates. State licensure/certification may be required.

Locations Offering This Program

Memphis, Tennessee Nashville, Tennessee

Potential Entry-Level Positions*

  • Patient Care Technician
  • Nursing Assistant
  • Nurse Aide
  • Mental Health Technician
  • Phlebotomist

    • *Employment not guaranteed for students or graduates. State licensure/certification may be required.

Course Content includes

  • Introduction to Health Care
  • Basic Patient Care Technician Roles and Responsibilities
  • Medical Terminology
  • Human Anatomy and Physiology
  • Electrocardiography and Phlebotomy
  • Rehabilitative Care and Therapeutic Modalities
  • Effective Patient Care

Program Highlights

  • Study to care for patients in a variety of healthcare settings
  • Work on developing essential skills in phlebotomy, EKGs, and rehabilitation support
  • Training includes patient interaction, safety protocols, and communication
  • Program can be completed in as few as 8 months*

    • *Program completion time may vary based on individual performance/circumstances.

Program Overview

Remington College’s Patient Care Technician Diploma Program can be completed in as few as 8 months, students can study to assist patients with daily needs, support medical staff, and apply basic clinical knowledge in real-world environments.

This program is ideal for compassionate individuals looking to start a career in hospitals, nursing homes, or assisted living facilities.*

*Program completion time may vary based on individual performance/circumstances. Employment not guaranteed for students or graduates. State licensure/certification may be required.

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The programs at Remington College are led by industry-experienced instructors dedicated to providing a real-world, hands-on experience for students.

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