Patient Care Technician
The role combines essential patient-care skills, safety awareness, communication, observation, documentation and support for activities of daily living.
Core competency areas
Knowledge
Role-specific theory, terminology, safety requirements and professional standards.
Practical Skills
Accurate, safe and efficient performance of essential occupational tasks.
Professional Conduct
Communication, confidentiality, documentation, ethics and patient-centered service.
Certification resources
✓Knowledge area and skills outline
✓Exam content outline and recommended reading
✓Qualification requirements and candidate handbook
✓Continuing education and credential maintenance