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This pathway will help prepare you for a professional career in healthcare as a Certified Patient Care Tech. Over the course of four years you will become proficient with medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, vital signs, and patient care techniques just to name a few. Students will become certified not only as a PCT, but also in CPR/BLS, EKG and as a Community Emergency Response Team member (C.E.R.T.). Our goal is to prepare students to go straight into the workforce after graduation, or take the skills learned to further their education.
This pathway will help prepare you for a professional career in healthcare as a Certified Patient Care Tech. Over the course of four years you will become proficient with medical terminology, anatomy & physiology, vital signs, and patient care techniques just to name a few. Students will become certified not only as a PCT, but also in CPR/BLS, EKG and as a Community Emergency Response Team member (C.E.R.T.). Our goal is to prepare students to go straight into the workforce after graduation, or take the skills learned to further their education.
Since most PCTs work in a hospital setting, it will allow certified graduates to work night shifts and still attend classes during the day if they choose to attend college after high school.
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PCT Certification
EKG Certification
CPR/BLS Certification
Community Emergency Response Team Certification
YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN 4 CERTIFICATIONS IN THE PCT PATHWAY!!
YOU HAVE THE OPPORTUNITY TO EARN 4 CERTIFICATIONS IN THE PCT PATHWAY!!
What does a PCT do?
What does a PCT do?
Patient Care Techs work alongside doctors, nurses, and other healthcare professionals to assist with a mix of clinical duties and patient daily care. The day-to-day responsibilities vary depending on the department in which they work. Common duties include:
Assist patients with daily needs
Measuring vital signs, such as temperature, weight, and blood pressure
Assisting nurses with patient examinations
Perform EKGs & basic phlebotomy tasks
Perform wound care
Prepare laboratory samples for testing
A PCT can work in a hospital setting, doctor's office, urgent care clinics, or free standing clinics.
Mrs. Cruz, C.S.T.
Mrs. Cruz, C.S.T.
Room 1914
713-740-5320 X-44264
Conference: 10:05am - 11:05am
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Welcome to the CTHS PCT site! This is my 8th year in the classroom. Prior to teaching, I worked 16 years in the medical field as a Surgical First Assistant gaining both clinical and administrative skills. It's a pleasure to be able to bring my medical years of experience to the classroom & share it with you!
Welcome to the CTHS PCT site! This is my 8th year in the classroom. Prior to teaching, I worked 16 years in the medical field as a Surgical First Assistant gaining both clinical and administrative skills. It's a pleasure to be able to bring my medical years of experience to the classroom & share it with you!
I also serve as a HOSA Advisor.
I also serve as a HOSA Advisor.
Go Knights!!!
Go Knights!!!
You will study:
medical terminology basics, anatomical directions, skeletal, muscular, integumentary, lymphatic, and cardiovascular systems. We will also cover a unit on medical career exploration.
You will study:
respiratory, digestive, nervous, endocrine, urinary, and reproductive systems. We will also continue with medical terminology & begin communications in healthcare.
You will study:
for the Teen CERT, CPR/BLS, and EKG certifications. You will also begin PCT studies along with attending hospital clinical rotations.
You will study:
PCT test prep which will include assisting patients with daily activities, clinical examinations, vital signs, medical law & ethics, and professional communication to name a few.
PCT Teddy Bear Clinic
Hosted by our junior class for the Junior Academy's in school field trip. We perform wellness checks on the Pre-K students' teddy bears, and show them around our medical lab. It truly is a fantastic event for all!
SENIOR CLASSES
SENIOR CLASSES
CLASS OF 2023
CLASS OF 2024
CLASS OF 2025
CLASS OF 2026
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