Patient care tech

A patient care technician works directly with patients and supports nurses and physicians in their duties. They might serve meals, change bedding, draw blood, perform CPR or offer emotional support to patients and their families.

Major coursework

• Principles of biomedical science
• Principles of health science
• Human body systems
• Practicum in health science: general skills
• Practicum in health science: patient care technician

Certifications

• BLS/CPR, patient care technician, phlebotomy technician and EKG technician