Clinical content courses are held partially in-person.

Patient Care Technicians or Patient Care Assoicates provide more direct care to patients, including drawing blood and recording EKGs, than Certified Nursing Aides (CNAs). As a result, CNAs, who become Certified PCTs, have more job opportunities and earn more. PCTs can work in hospitals, doctor’s offices, and many other settings.

Pay Average in NYC is $22.48 per hour ($60,148)

CERTIFICATION

78% of employers require or encourage a certificate for PCT.

After completing the program students must take the certification exam from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA) and become a Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT). For more information about certification exam dates and fees please click here. NHA exams fees are not included in course tuition.

Program certification: You must complete all required courses listed with a grade of C or better to earn a Lehman Certificate. To request your Lehman Certificate, please email ce@lehman.cuny.edu with “Certificate Request” as the subject line.

PREREQUISITES

• High School Diploma or Equivalency
• Proof of current CNA license
• Program taught hybrid (online / in-person)
  • Basic computer skills are required for online learning
  • Proof of COVID-19 Vaccination and Booster are required for in-person

Patient Care Technician Program for CNAs Courses

(Tuition $1,510 required courses without exam fees)

• Electrocardiography (EKG 100/ 10 sessions / 30 hours/ Hybrid)**
• Phlebotomy I (PLB 101 / 8 sessions / 24 hours/ Online) **
• Phlebotomy II (PLB 102 / 17 sessions / 50 hours/ Hybrid) **
• CPR: BLS with AED for Healthcare Providers (CPR 100/ 2 sessions/ 6 hours / Hybrid)
• First Aid: AHA Certification (recommended) (MAS17/ 1 session/ 3 hours/ In-Person)

**PLEASE NOTE: These courses must be completed at Lehman College Continuing Education department to receive PCT program certificate. To request your Lehman College certificate, contact ce@lehman.cuny.edu.

Patient Care Technician (PCT) for Non- CNAs

(Tuition: $3,805. Includes all required courses for CNA and PCT)

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