Patient Care Technician


Patient Care Technicians (PCTs) are healthcare workers who provide direct care to patients within their approved scope of practice. You can become a Patient Care Technician through this short-term Community Health program!  Course Dates. 

Patient Care Technician with patient

Course Description

Get ready for the National Certified Patient Care Technician exam through classroom instruction and clinical training at McLennan Community College (MCC).

Learn how to:

  • Perform basic nursing assistant duties as assigned by nursing or medical staff.
  • Communicate with patients and members of the healthcare team.
  • Help patients with activities of daily living (ADLs).
  • Follow patient privacy and confidentiality rules.
  • Perform EKGs and phlebotomy procedures.

Class Requirements/Prerequisites

  • Complete a drug screening (at least a 10-panel) within 30 days before class start date.
  • Be a high school student, have a high school diploma, or have a GED.
  • Complete a Texas statewide criminal background check within 30 days before class start date.
  • Provide Proof of the following immunizations :
    • Hepatitis B (HepB) – 3 doses
    • Varicella (Chickenpox) – 2 doses
    • Diphtheria/Tetanus (Td, DT, DTaP, or Tdap), including a booster within the last 10 years
    • Flu vaccine within the last 12 months
    • COVID-19 vaccine or an MCC-approved exemption form
    • Tuberculosis (TB/PPD) test or chest X-ray completed within the past year

Important Note:

You can get vaccination records from your doctor, public health district, or another licensed healthcare provider. We do not accept screenshots. Please bring, email, or fax, a copy of your records.

MCC is not responsible for the cost of drug screenings or background checks. MCC will not provide refunds if test results make a student ineligible for the program.

 

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CLASS/SECTION NUMBER:  NUPC 1020/1060

SPRING 2026 SCHEDULE:

Bridge PCT:

Bridge Spring Schedule
NUPC 1020_S1 & 1060_S1 3/30/2026-4/21/2026 MTWTH 8 AM - 3 PM
Clinical Times May Vary

Bridge COST: $849.00

SUMMER 2026 SCHEDULE:

Full Length PCT:

Schedule Spring 2026
NUPC 1020_ 01 & 1060_01 6/1/26-7/16/26 M-TH 8 AM - 3 PM

Clinical Times May Vary

Full Length COST: $1,425.00

Bridge PCT:

Schedule Summer 2026
NUPC 1020_ 02 & 1060_02 7/13/26-8/4/26 M-TH 8 AM - 3 PM
Clinical Times May Vary

Bridge COST: $849.00

 

FALL 2026 SCHEDULE:

Bridge PCT:

Schedule Fall 2026
NUPC 1020_ F1 & 1060_F1 10/05/26-10/27/26 M-TH 8 AM - 3 PM
CLASSROOM LOCATION:  CSC E160

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