Patient Care Technician

Register for Patient Care Technician Classes in Detroit, MI

Class Introduction

$50 Registration Fee

Tuition Cost- $3850 (Payment Plans Available)

Length of Program- 8 Weeks

Class Schedule:

Weeks 1 -3 : CNA & Phlebotomy

Weeks 4 - 8: Phlebotomy & EKG

Weeks 1–3: CNA + Phlebotomy

CNA (Days, Aft, Evenings)

• Monday — In Person
• Tuesday — Online
• Wednesday — Online
• Thursday — In Person
• Friday — In Person
• Week 2: Same schedule but Friday is your first clinical 
• Week 3 Monday: Clinical; Tuesday-online. Wed- In-Person

Phlebotomy (Evenings Only)

• Monday — Online
• Tuesday — In Person, 4:00–9:00 PM
• Wednesday — In Person, 4:00–9:00 PM
• Thursday — Online

Week 4: EKG + Phlebotomy

Phlebotomy schedule continues for the last week.

EKG begins ONLINE.

Weeks 5–8: EKG Hybrid

Monday: Online, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM
Thursday: In Person, 9:00 AM–3:30 PM

At Nursing Detroit, we believe healthcare training should be practical, hands-on, and taught by professionals who have actually worked in the field.

✅ Hands-On Learning- Not Just Videos

Develop your skills through guided practice, not just lectures and videos. Unlike many programs that rely heavily on online instruction or simulated experiences, our students train in-person in our skills lab.

✅ Train on Real Clinical Equipment
Practice using equipment found in hospitals, nursing homes, physician offices, and healthcare facilities.

✅ Practice on Live Participants- Not just mannikins
Gain confidence performing EKGs on real people, perform LIVE venipunctures on real people, and learn proper patient interaction techniques.

✅ Nurse-Led Instruction
Learn from experienced nurses and healthcare professionals who bring years of real-world clinical experience into the classroom.

What is a Patient Care Technician ?

A Patient Care Technician (PCT) is a healthcare professional who works closely with nurses and medical staff to provide hands-on care for patients. PCTs assist with everyday patient needs while helping monitor patient conditions and supporting overall comfort and safety. Their role is important in helping healthcare facilities deliver efficient and attentive care.

Patient Care Technicians commonly work in hospitals, nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, clinics, and long-term care facilities. Responsibilities can include assisting patients with mobility, checking vital signs, collecting specimens, supporting personal care routines, and helping patients during daily activities. At Nursing Detroit, students gain practical training that reflects the responsibilities they will encounter in real healthcare settings.

What You Will Learn in PCT Training

Our Patient Care Technician classes combine classroom instruction with hands-on skill development to help students prepare for entry-level healthcare careers. Training includes:

• Patient care and daily living assistance
• Measuring and recording vital signs
• Infection control and patient safety procedures
• Basic phlebotomy and specimen collection
• EKG and cardiac monitoring basics
• Professional communication and bedside manner
• Mobility assistance and patient transfers
• Medical terminology and healthcare documentation

Students practice real healthcare procedures while learning how to provide respectful, compassionate care in clinical environments.

Register for Patient Care Technician Classes in Detroit

Ready to begin your healthcare career? Nursing Detroit offers flexible Patient Care Technician training designed for students with busy schedules.