Certification: Patient Care Technician (PCT)

A Patient Care Technician gives direct care to patients in different kinds of clinical environment. The PCT I examination will cover patient care, skin punctures techniques, as well as isolation, infection control, safety, Universal/Standard Precautions and terminology.
More information about this certification

More than two years of work experience required?
Yes
Oral or Written Exam Required?
Yes
Renewal Required?
Every 1 Year(s)
Renew through Continuing Educational Units(CEU)?
Yes
Does applicant have choice of at least two options from above for renewal (CEU, CPD, or exam)?
No

Third Party Exam Center

Our staff can aid in arranging examinations in your area. You will need to provide a date, time, a place to hold the examination, and qualified monitors. Eight weeks’ notice is needed for ASPT to provide service to you and any participant for the exam.

Core

  1. The certification does not have a minimum education level or has an education level below a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree and the certification does not have a minimum requirement for work experience or requires two or less years of work experience.
  2. The certification has an education level of an Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree or higher, but has a work experience requirement of less than 2 years of work experience.
  3. The certification has a work experience requirement of more than 2 years but does not require a two-year Associates of Arts or Associates of Sciences degree.

  • This certification is considered in demand.