Program Overview
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) program at Gabriel Health Institute is designed for students ready to take the next step in their healthcare career. In just 7 months, you’ll gain the advanced skills and certifications that build on your CNA foundation and prepare you for higher-paying, in-demand roles.
Who Should Attend
Current CNAs
If you’re already a Certified Nursing Assistant and want to step into hospitals, dialysis centers, and specialty clinics, this program will help you break out of long-term care facilities and advance to higher-paying positions with more responsibility.
Aspiring Nurses
If your ultimate goal is to become an LPN or RN, the PCT program gives you a faster entry point into healthcare while earning an income. You’ll gain advanced skills that put you ahead of the curve when applying to nursing schools.
Career Changers
If you’re exploring a new direction and want a career that is stable, respected, and in-demand, healthcare is one of the fastest-growing fields. This program provides the training you need to enter the industry and secure opportunities with long-term career growth.
Healthcare Professionals Looking to Upskill
If you already work in healthcare but want to expand your resume with specialized skills like phlebotomy and EKG monitoring, this program equips you with additional certifications and makes you more competitive for promotions and specialized roles.
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Patient Care Tech (PCT)
$9,999 USD or $999/month
What is in this course?
Program Experience
Hands-On Clinical TrainingLearn by doing, not just by reading. From drawing blood to running EKGs, you’ll practice advanced hospital-based procedures in our labs and during clinical rotations. By graduation, you’ll be confident stepping into a hospital or specialty clinic on day one.
Career Advancement OpportunitiesMove beyond nursing homes into hospitals, dialysis centers, and specialty clinics where PCTs are in high demand. This program gives you access to roles with greater responsibility, prestige, and the chance to work closely with doctors and nurses.
Higher Earnings PotentialPCTs typically earn more than CNAs, often several dollars more per hour. That difference can add up to thousands per year - giving you stronger financial stability while you continue advancing your healthcare career.
Stackable CertificationsTraining includes phlebotomy, EKG, and advanced patient care procedures. These stackable credentials make you more marketable to employers, open doors to specialized roles, and build momentum toward LPN or RN programs.
Experience and Impact
Graduates of our PCT program are advancing their careers in Florida’s leading hospitals, dialysis centers, and specialty clinics. Employers consistently highlight that GHI-trained Patient Care Technicians stand out for their strong clinical skills, professionalism, and readiness to contribute from day one.
This program is more than just classroom learning - it’s hands-on training that builds confidence and competence. By mastering advanced procedures like phlebotomy, EKG monitoring, and catheter care, you’ll not only expand your skill set but also become the kind of healthcare professional employers seek out.
Our graduates report feeling empowered to step into high-demand hospital roles with confidence, equipped to handle the fast-paced, team-based environment of modern healthcare. With every patient you care for, you’ll know your training has prepared you to make a meaningful impact.
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