Approved Career Program
PATIENT CARE TECH (PCT)
Our PCT Program is built for CNAs and aspiring medical professionals ready to expand their skills and income potential. In just a few months, you’ll earn three key certifications — Patient Care, EKG, and Phlebotomy — giving you the versatility to work in Hospitals, Dialysis Centers, Labs, and other Healthcare Facilities.
This is more than training — it’s your bridge to nursing. Many of our graduates use the PCT program as a stepping stone to become LPNs and RNs, earning college credit, experience, and connections that make nursing school easier, faster, and more affordable.
Program Overview
Expand Your Skills. Multiply Your Opportunities.
Our Patient Care Technician (PCT) Program is designed for CNAs and aspiring healthcare professionals who are ready to level up. In just a few months, you’ll earn three critical certifications — Patient Care, EKG, and Phlebotomy — giving you the skills, confidence, and credentials to work in hospitals, dialysis centers, labs, and more.
This isn’t just more training — it’s a strategic move up the healthcare ladder. Many of our graduates use the PCT program as a stepping stone to become LPNs and RNs, gaining college credit, hands-on experience, and industry connections that make nursing school easier, faster, and more affordable.
Whether you’re already a CNA or just getting started, our PCT Program opens the door to higher pay, more job options, and real upward mobility in healthcare.
Program Experience
Hands-On. Career-Focused. Hospital-Ready.
From day one, our Patient Care Technician Program is designed to feel like the next level in your healthcare journey. You won’t just learn—you’ll train like you’re already on the job. Our program blends classroom instruction, live clinical simulations, and technical skill development in EKG, Phlebotomy, and Advanced Patient Care.
Led by experienced nurses and healthcare professionals, each class session is focused, fast-paced, and rooted in real-world application. You’ll practice in a clinical-style environment, work with actual medical equipment, and graduate with the confidence to walk into any healthcare facility and perform like a pro.
This program is ideal for students who are ready to be challenged, grow quickly, and stand out in the field.
What to Expect:
You’ll rotate between skills labs, lectures, and live demos covering patient care procedures, vital signs, blood draws, heart monitoring, and hospital workflow. Our instructors don’t just teach—they coach, correct, and push you toward mastery.
By the time you graduate, you'll not only have the certifications, you'll have the competence and composure employers look for.
Who Should Attend
Built for CNAs. Designed for Future Nurses.
The PCT Program is perfect for individuals who want to go beyond the basics of patient care and step confidently into hospital-level roles. Whether you're already certified as a CNA or looking to break into the healthcare field with a broader skillset, this program gives you the clinical edge, technical training, and upward mobility you need to thrive.
This program is right for you if you’re:
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A Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) looking to expand your scope and earning potential
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An aspiring LPN or RN who wants to gain experience, college credit, and a head start on nursing school
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A career-changer looking for a fast, practical route into hospital work
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A recent graduate or parent returning to work who wants a stable, high-growth career in healthcare
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A healthcare worker who wants EKG and Phlebotomy certifications to qualify for more roles and higher pay
If you're ready to move from basic caregiving into hospital tech roles, patient care teams, and pre-nursing pathways — the PCT program is your next move.
Career Outcome
More Skills. More Options. More Earning Power.
As a certified Patient Care Technician, you’ll be qualified to work in a wide range of clinical environments — from hospitals to specialty clinics — supporting doctors and nurses with essential patient care and technical procedures.
By combining CNA, EKG, and Phlebotomy certifications, you’ll become a multi-skilled team member — the kind of professional healthcare employers look for and rely on.
Where You Can Work:
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Hospitals and Emergency Rooms
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Dialysis Centers and Surgical Units
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Outpatient Clinics and Labs
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Long-Term Care and Rehab Facilities
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Home Health and Hospice
Typical Job Titles:
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Patient Care Technician (PCT)
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EKG Technician
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Phlebotomy Technician
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Patient Monitor Tech
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Hospital CNA
Starting Pay:
Most PCT roles in Central Florida pay between $18–$25 per hour, with opportunities for full-time benefits, overtime, and rapid advancement.
Long-Term Path:
Many students use the PCT program as a bridge to nursing school, gaining real-world experience, college credit, and employer references that make the LPN or RN transition smoother, faster, and more affordable.
Patient Care Tech (PCT)
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Program Benefits
Hands-On Clinical Training
Learn 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 Opportunities
Move 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 Potential
PCTs 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 Certifications
Training 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.
Classroom Experience
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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