Patient Care Technician
Patient care technicians work alongside doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals. Duties may include vital signs, specimen collection, catheterization, assistance with eating and personal hygiene, observation and documentation.
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