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Certified Patient Care Technician

Training Program

Credential(s) Offered

Industry certification, Employment

Method of Delivery

Hybrid or blended

When offered

Daytime Hours, Evening Hours

Instructional Program (CIP)

Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Care Assistant/Aide. 513902

Description

Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) play a crucial role in the healthcare team. This course equips students with the essential skills and knowledge to deliver patient care and support in a hospital environment, under the supervision of a Registered Nurse (RN) or nursing team. Upon successful completion, students will be eligible to sit for the National Healthcare Association (NHA) Patient Care Technician certification exam.

Details

Program Length (Weeks)

22

Hours

180

Entrance Requirements

High School Diploma or Equivalent

School

Delaware Technical Community College- Stanton - Non-Credit

WIOA Approved Program

Yes

Training Location(s)

400 Stanton-Christiana Road, Room A165, Newark, Delaware

Local WIB

1 - Statewide

Name of Credential

PCT

Type of financial aid offered or have access to

SEED+

Refund Policy

For a full refund, you must contact the Workforce Development and Community Education office at least 72 hours before the first session. Withdrawals within the first week receive a 75% refund. Refunds are not given for classes that have three or fewer sessions, with the exception of the above 72-hour refund request. Please note that there are some courses with different refund policies. 

Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?

Yes - NHA

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?

No

Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?

No

Cost Items

In-State Tuition

$3,195.00 Tuition

Total In-State Program Cost

$3,195.00

Demand Occupation(s)

31-1131.00Nursing Assistants
$19.10 per hour
Required Certification: NHA

Provider Status

Approved

Address

400 Stanton-Christiana Road, Room A165, Newark, Delaware 19713

Phone Number

(302) 454-3956

Fax Number

(302) 453-3719

Web Address

https://

Last Updated

Jun 27, 2025

Created

May 23, 2025

Renewal

Jul 01, 2026

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