PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN Program
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PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN PROGRAM OVERVIEW
The Patient Care Technician Occupational Skills Award (OSA) program offers training, skills, and knowledge needed to gain employment as a Patient Care Technician in a hospital setting. Practical, general workplace training supported by an individualized learning plan developed by the employer, college, and student.
This program requires 48 lecture/lab hours and 112 hours of clinical externship. Tuition includes textbooks. Upon successful completion of this program, you may earn a priority point toward admission into an NCTC Nursing program.
Required Courses
NUPC 1020 PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
NUPC 1064 PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN EXTERNSHIP
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CAMPUS: Corinth
DAY: T/R
START DATE: 6/9/2025
END DATE: 7/10/2025
TIME: 1:00 - 5:00 pm
TUITION: $425.00 -
CAMPUS: Corinth
DAY: TBA
START DATE: 7/14/2025
END DATE: 8/14/2025
TIME: TBA
TUITION: $700.00
SUmmer 2025 Course Schedule
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CAMPUS: Corinth
DAY: Saturday
START DATE: 8/25/2025
END DATE: 10/18/2025
TIME: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
TUITION: $396.00 -
CAMPUS: Corinth
DAY: TBA
START DATE: 10/20/2025
END DATE: 12/13/2025
TIME: TBA
TUITION: $700.00
Fall 2025 Course Schedule
Admission Requirements
Age Requirements: 18+ at registration
Criminal Background Check
Must provide proof of current Immunizations
Must provide current, official ID and social security card (names must match exactly)
Must have current CPR certification or enroll in a CPR class