Tamara Steele
Tamara Steele

is a Patient Care Technical Instructor at Brunswick Job Corps Center. She has been in the health care field for over 25 years, serving as both a certified nursing assistant and certified medical assistant. She first entered the field to be able to take care of her family but has since developed a profound passion for patient care.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a prerequisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
On

Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
On

Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
On

Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
On

Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
On

Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
On

Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
On

Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
On

Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
On

Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
On

Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
On

Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
On

Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
On

Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
On

Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
On

Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
On

Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
On

Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
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Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
On

Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
On

Mary Baker - Patient Care Technician - Dayton Job Corps Center

Mary Baker

is a full-time Patient Care Technician instructor with Dayton Job Corps Center. She has 10 years of experience in the health care field, particularly long-term care, hospice, surgery, emergency, rehabilitation, dialysis and assisted living.

Trade

Patient Care Technician

Patient Care Technician

On the job, you will ... 

  • Provide basic care to patients or residents, such as bathing, assisting, dressing, repositioning patients or assisting them in the restroom 
  • Measure patient vital signs, such as blood pressure and temperature 
  • Serve meals and support feeding 
  • Record patient health concerns and report information to nursing or management staff 
  • Perform basic medical duties, including phlebotomy and conducting an EKG 

Some of the career options you will have ... 

Individuals with patient care technician credentials find full-time jobs providing basic care for patients in hospitals, physicians’ offices, nursing homes or extended care facilities. 

In addition, completion of the Patient Care Technician program is a pre-requisite for Job Corps’ Advanced Training Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) program, which prepares students for additional health care career opportunities. 

 

The credentials you will earn ... 

In the Patient Care Technician training program, you will earn nationally recognized credentials and a state-issued credential/license. 

  • Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) 

Students should also earn a state-issued learner’s permit and driver’s license upon completion of the program. 

What you’ll need to start training ... 

  • Have a high school diploma or equivalent (can be earned at all Job Corps centers) 
  • Completion of all introductory and career preparation courses 
  • Passing scores on all written and performance tests 
  • Meet academic (math and reading) requirements 
  • Compliance with state requirements that may involve a criminal background check 
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Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

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33,051
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25,688
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43,077
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Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

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33,051
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43,077
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Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

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33,051
National Rate Min Value
25,688
National Rate Max Value
43,077
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Health Care

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Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

National Rate Avg Value
33,051
National Rate Min Value
25,688
National Rate Max Value
43,077
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Health Care

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Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

National Rate Avg Value
33,051
National Rate Min Value
25,688
National Rate Max Value
43,077
Industry

Health Care

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Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

National Rate Avg Value
33,051
National Rate Min Value
25,688
National Rate Max Value
43,077
Industry

Health Care

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Job Corps offers training in the following health care areas. Get started today.

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Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

National Rate Avg Value
33,051
National Rate Min Value
25,688
National Rate Max Value
43,077
Industry

Health Care

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Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

National Rate Avg Value
33,051
National Rate Min Value
25,688
National Rate Max Value
43,077
Industry

Health Care

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Job Corps offers training in the following health care areas. Get started today.

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Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

National Rate Avg Value
33,051
National Rate Min Value
25,688
National Rate Max Value
43,077
Industry

Health Care

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Job Corps offers training in the following health care areas. Get started today.

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Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

National Rate Avg Value
33,051
National Rate Min Value
25,688
National Rate Max Value
43,077
Industry

Health Care

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Job Corps offers training in the following health care areas. Get started today.

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Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

National Rate Avg Value
33,051
National Rate Min Value
25,688
National Rate Max Value
43,077
Industry

Health Care

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Job Corps offers training in the following health care areas. Get started today.

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Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

National Rate Avg Value
33,051
National Rate Min Value
25,688
National Rate Max Value
43,077
Industry

Health Care

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Job Corps offers training in the following health care areas. Get started today.

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Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

National Rate Avg Value
33,051
National Rate Min Value
25,688
National Rate Max Value
43,077
Industry

Health Care

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Job Corps offers training in the following health care areas. Get started today.

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Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

National Rate Avg Value
33,051
National Rate Min Value
25,688
National Rate Max Value
43,077
Industry

Health Care

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Job Corps offers training in the following health care areas. Get started today.

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Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

National Rate Avg Value
33,051
National Rate Min Value
25,688
National Rate Max Value
43,077
Industry

Health Care

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Job Corps offers training in the following health care areas. Get started today.

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Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

National Rate Avg Value
33,051
National Rate Min Value
25,688
National Rate Max Value
43,077
Industry

Health Care

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Job Corps offers training in the following health care areas. Get started today.

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Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

National Rate Avg Value
33,051
National Rate Min Value
25,688
National Rate Max Value
43,077
Industry

Health Care

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Job Corps offers training in the following health care areas. Get started today.

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Healthcare
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Health Care
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/industry/health-care
Short Description

Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

National Rate Avg Value
33,051
National Rate Min Value
25,688
National Rate Max Value
43,077
Industry

Health Care

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Job Corps offers training in the following health care areas. Get started today.

Hero Image
Healthcare Hero Image
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Healthcare
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Health Care
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/industry/health-care
Short Description

Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

National Rate Avg Value
33,051
National Rate Min Value
25,688
National Rate Max Value
43,077
Industry

Health Care

Submitted by jobcorps on
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Job Corps offers training in the following health care areas. Get started today.

Hero Image
Healthcare Hero Image
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Healthcare
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Red
Landing Page Title
Health Care
URL Path
/industry/health-care
Short Description

Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

National Rate Avg Value
33,051
National Rate Min Value
25,688
National Rate Max Value
43,077
Industry

Health Care

Submitted by jobcorps on
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Job Corps offers training in the following health care areas. Get started today.

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Healthcare Hero Image
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Healthcare
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Red
Landing Page Title
Health Care
URL Path
/industry/health-care
Short Description

Patient Care Technicians assist in providing basic medical care to patients by measuring vital signs and recording medical information. The PCT program trains students in drawing blood and EKG.

National Rate Avg Value
33,051
National Rate Min Value
25,688
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