PCT5 Patient Care Technician Assistant Technical Certificate of Credit

Offered at the Griffin and Flint River Campuses and Henry, Butts, Jasper, COI, and GRCCA Sites

Program Entrance Term:	Fall, Spring, Summer
Minimum Length of Program:	1 term
Minimum Credit Hours for Graduation:	3

Program Description

The Patient Care Technician/Assistant (PCT/A) program is a micro-credential program designed to expand the skills and knowledge of Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) working within various healthcare settings. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPTC/A) exam offered by the National Healthcare Association (NHA).

College Admission Requirements

Prospective students entering all degree, diploma and certificate programs must do all of the following: 

• Complete Application for Admissions ($25 Non-Refundable Fee).
• High school diploma or GED are NOT required
• Submit all Official Final College transcripts (if you wish to transfer credits). 
• Proof of US Citizenship and Proof of GA Residency.
• Students must have completed one of the NAST courses listed below and/or hold an active GA-CNA certification in good standing. 
  
  • NAST 1100: Nurse Aide Fundamentals
  • NAST 2100: Nurse Aide Accelerated
  • NAST 2105: Nurse Aide Fast Track

Contact Us

Vicky Mack, RN, Program Coordinator

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]