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12-Month Unlimited Access: 24/7 access to course materials, interactive tools, and dedicated support services.
Interactive lessons: Engaging, hands-on learning tools designed for retention and skill-building.
Patient Simulation Platform: Real-world clinical training through immersive virtual simulations.
24/7 Support: Round-the-clock assistance from instructors and academic advisors.
Instructor Office Hours: One-on-one virtual sessions for personalized guidance and in-depth question support.
Guaranteed Externship: Nationwide placements at leading healthcare facilities.
Career Coaching: Expert resume building, interview prep, networking, and employer connections.
Job Placement Assistance: Strong employer network to support employment within 3 months of course completion.
Mobile App Access: Study anywhere, anytime with full mobile compatibility.
BLS Training: via the American Heart Association
6 Official Practice Exams
NHA National CCMA Certification Exam
ACT's Advanced Clinical Training Certificate
Interactive Virtual Shadowing Webinars
Pre-Health Community Access
Includes All Features of the Standard Package
Kit Shipped directly to your home
Real Medical Equipment: Includes syringes, needles, lancets, patient prep supplies, and essential tools used in clinical settings.
Dummy Arm:
Designed with veins, puncture sites, and lifelike muscle layers to simulate real patient interactions.
Step-by-Step Manual: Master 30+ essential procedures with detailed, expert-approved instructions.
Interactive eBook: Access in-depth instructional videos, study guides, expert demonstrations.
Hands-On Practice: Apply your skills in virtual simulations and real-world scenarios.
Includes All Features of the Standard Package
+ Free Venipuncture Injection Practice Kit Delivered to your home
+ Free Advanced Medical Terminology Certificate Course
+ Personalized Mentor Reference Letter
8 Virtual One-On-One Mentorship Sessions:
✓ Work directly with an expert MD or PA mentor to develop a personalized, strategic application plan tailored to your unique goals.
✓ Receive individualized feedback on every aspect of your application.
12-month Unlimited Mentorship Portal Access:
✓ 1-year access to exclusive webinars, internships, research & clinical opportunities, application strategy tools, exam prep guides, and more.
✓ Continuous Mentor Support – Stay on track with ongoing guidance, expert feedback, and personalized strategy sessions.
Step-by-Step Guidance
Holistic Application Review:
Ensure your application is polished, well-rounded, and stands out to admissions committees.
Post-Application Support: Receive guidance on follow-ups, secondaries, and interview invitations.
In-Depth Personal Statement Review & Mock Interviews
Strategic Application & Exam Timeline Planning
Rejection Analysis & Reapplication Strategy
Specialized Exam Preparation Resources
Research, Volunteer, Clinical Experience Advising
Research, Volunteer, Clinical Experience Advising
✓Customized Job Matching & Placements
✓Access to a Wide Network of Employers
✓Personalized Career Coaching & Expert Guidance
✓Continuous Career Development Support
✓Exclusive Opportunities for Externship & Networking Events
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Our students consistently surpass the national average on certification exams.
Career support and industry connections lead to job success.
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Recognized as the top program for online healthcare training.
Employers value our graduates for their skills and readiness.
Ongoing support and advice from seasoned professionals.
This was a very well-put-together certification course. I'm so excited to use the skills I learned and apply them in a patient care tech role!
This was a very well-put-together certification course. I'm so excited to use the skills I learned and apply them in a patient care tech role!
Read LessI am so happy I've found this course, not only is it affordable, but also allows me to keep my full-time job and go to college full-time. It is interactive a...
Read MoreI am so happy I've found this course, not only is it affordable, but also allows me to keep my full-time job and go to college full-time. It is interactive and the instructor is awesome. ACT staff is always there to help with any questions you have. Thank you!!
Read LessI loved the entire CPCT course!! There were clear instructions on all of the assignments and the videos/ simulations helped me retain the material. The discu...
Read MoreI loved the entire CPCT course!! There were clear instructions on all of the assignments and the videos/ simulations helped me retain the material. The discussions were extremely helpful in applying what I learned in the modules to real-life scenarios. The modules were straightforward and very interactive. My instructor was always available to help with anything I needed and provided one-on-one tutoring during her office hours. All of the learning materials and support really prepared me for the certification exam as well as the practice exams with personalized focused reviews were beyond helpful! I give the overall course a five-star rating! It was a great learning experience, highly recommend it!!
Read LessI loved the entire CPCT course!! There were clear instructions on all of the assignments and the videos/ simulations helped me retain the material. The discu...
Read MoreI loved the entire CPCT course!! There were clear instructions on all of the assignments and the videos/ simulations helped me retain the material. The discussions were extremely helpful in applying what I learned in the modules to real-life scenarios. The modules were straightforward and very interactive. My instructor was always available to help with anything I needed and provided one-on-one tutoring during her office hours. All of the learning materials and support really prepared me for the certification exam as well as the practice exams with personalized focused reviews were beyond helpful! I give the overall course a five-star rating! It was a great learning experience, highly recommend it!!
Read LessThis course was amazing. I was able to get it done on my own time, and pre-med prerequisites went right along with the course. I would recommend it to any st...
Read MoreThis course was amazing. I was able to get it done on my own time, and pre-med prerequisites went right along with the course. I would recommend it to any student or future CPCT.
Read LessThis course covered a lot of useful information that was helpful in learning about the PCT field. I enjoyed the variety of learning formats, videos, written,...
Read MoreThis course covered a lot of useful information that was helpful in learning about the PCT field. I enjoyed the variety of learning formats, videos, written, reading, interactive, etc. I feel prepared for the exam with a strong foundation of patient care in hospital settings.
Read LessThe Advanced eClinical CPCT course is amazing! I love how the course is manageable to complete in 8 weeks and allows you to virtually make connections with s...
Read MoreThe Advanced eClinical CPCT course is amazing! I love how the course is manageable to complete in 8 weeks and allows you to virtually make connections with staff members and professors of healthcare. I learned so much throughout the course and am looking forward to my career as a CPCT!
Read LessAs a Pre-PA student, I was worried about how I would obtain clinical hours before graduating and entering a PA program. This course provided a shortened but ...
Read MoreAs a Pre-PA student, I was worried about how I would obtain clinical hours before graduating and entering a PA program. This course provided a shortened but thorough class to become a PCT. I feel I have learned a lot clinically and beyond, so I am excited to find work!
Read LessLooking for a course to help with clinical experience this is the course!!
Looking for a course to help with clinical experience this is the course!!
Read LessThis is a great self-paced program for anybody who works or is a student full-time because you are able to complete this as quickly or as slowly as you want....
Read MoreThis is a great self-paced program for anybody who works or is a student full-time because you are able to complete this as quickly or as slowly as you want. Great price and I loved the clinical simulations and interactive assignments included in the program.
Read LessThis was a very well-put-together certification course. I'm so excited to use the skills I learned and apply them in a patient care tech role!
This was a very well-put-together certification course. I'm so excited to use the skills I learned and apply them in a patient care tech role!
Read LessI am so happy I've found this course, not only is it affordable, but also allows me to keep my full-time job and go to college full-time. It is interactive a...
Read MoreI am so happy I've found this course, not only is it affordable, but also allows me to keep my full-time job and go to college full-time. It is interactive and the instructor is awesome. ACT staff is always there to help with any questions you have. Thank you!!
Read LessI loved the entire CPCT course!! There were clear instructions on all of the assignments and the videos/ simulations helped me retain the material. The discu...
Read MoreI loved the entire CPCT course!! There were clear instructions on all of the assignments and the videos/ simulations helped me retain the material. The discussions were extremely helpful in applying what I learned in the modules to real-life scenarios. The modules were straightforward and very interactive. My instructor was always available to help with anything I needed and provided one-on-one tutoring during her office hours. All of the learning materials and support really prepared me for the certification exam as well as the practice exams with personalized focused reviews were beyond helpful! I give the overall course a five-star rating! It was a great learning experience, highly recommend it!!
Read LessI loved the entire CPCT course!! There were clear instructions on all of the assignments and the videos/ simulations helped me retain the material. The discu...
Read MoreI loved the entire CPCT course!! There were clear instructions on all of the assignments and the videos/ simulations helped me retain the material. The discussions were extremely helpful in applying what I learned in the modules to real-life scenarios. The modules were straightforward and very interactive. My instructor was always available to help with anything I needed and provided one-on-one tutoring during her office hours. All of the learning materials and support really prepared me for the certification exam as well as the practice exams with personalized focused reviews were beyond helpful! I give the overall course a five-star rating! It was a great learning experience, highly recommend it!!
Read LessThis course was amazing. I was able to get it done on my own time, and pre-med prerequisites went right along with the course. I would recommend it to any st...
Read MoreThis course was amazing. I was able to get it done on my own time, and pre-med prerequisites went right along with the course. I would recommend it to any student or future CPCT.
Read LessThis course covered a lot of useful information that was helpful in learning about the PCT field. I enjoyed the variety of learning formats, videos, written,...
Read MoreThis course covered a lot of useful information that was helpful in learning about the PCT field. I enjoyed the variety of learning formats, videos, written, reading, interactive, etc. I feel prepared for the exam with a strong foundation of patient care in hospital settings.
Read LessThe Advanced eClinical CPCT course is amazing! I love how the course is manageable to complete in 8 weeks and allows you to virtually make connections with s...
Read MoreThe Advanced eClinical CPCT course is amazing! I love how the course is manageable to complete in 8 weeks and allows you to virtually make connections with staff members and professors of healthcare. I learned so much throughout the course and am looking forward to my career as a CPCT!
Read LessAs a Pre-PA student, I was worried about how I would obtain clinical hours before graduating and entering a PA program. This course provided a shortened but ...
Read MoreAs a Pre-PA student, I was worried about how I would obtain clinical hours before graduating and entering a PA program. This course provided a shortened but thorough class to become a PCT. I feel I have learned a lot clinically and beyond, so I am excited to find work!
Read LessLooking for a course to help with clinical experience this is the course!!
Looking for a course to help with clinical experience this is the course!!
Read LessThis is a great self-paced program for anybody who works or is a student full-time because you are able to complete this as quickly or as slowly as you want....
Read MoreThis is a great self-paced program for anybody who works or is a student full-time because you are able to complete this as quickly or as slowly as you want. Great price and I loved the clinical simulations and interactive assignments included in the program.
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Welcome: Patient Care Technician Course Overview
FREE PREVIEWSchool Policy and Student Enrollment Agreement
Meet Your Instructor and Instructor Office Hours
FREE PREVIEWCourse Syllabus and Schedule
LOR, Externship Placement, Job Board Assistance
FREE PREVIEWTypes of Assignments and Activities
FREE PREVIEWBest Practices for Discussion Posts and Written Assignments
FREE PREVIEWMeet Your Classmates
Instructions: Accessing Your ATI Portal
NHA Study and Resource Portal: Registration Steps
Enrollment Identity Verfication
Module 1: Anatomy and Physiology Lesson Plan & Learning Outcomes
Basics of Body Structure
Body Structures and Organ Systems
Organ System Notes
The Nervous System
The Cardiovascular, Circulatory, and Respiratory System
The Musculoskeletal and Integumentary System
The Digestive and Urinary System
The Endocrine and Reproductive System
The Immune and Lymphatic System
Cells of the Immune System Activity
Module 2: Medical Terminology
FREE PREVIEWMedical Terminology Overview via DMU
Word Parts, Suffixes, Prefixes
Commonly Used Medical Abbreviations
Directional Anatomical Terms and Discussion Post
Anatomic References
Anatomical Positions Notes
Diagnostics and Pharmacology Terminology
Wrap Up Quiz via DMU
Module 3: Diseases and Disorders Lesson Plan & Learning Outcomes
FREE PREVIEWIntroduction to Diseases and Disorders
Discussion Activity- Major Chronic Diseases
Multiple Sclerosis
FREE PREVIEWParkinson’s Disease
Diabetes
ATI Portal: Diabetes Mellitus Management
Challenge Discussion Prompt: Rising Incidence of Diabetes
ATI Portal: Diabetes Mellitus Management Practice Challenge
Asthma
Allergic Reactions
Review: Organ Systems & Common Diseases
Module 4: Infection Control Lesson Plan & Learning Outcomes
Introduction to Infection Control
Standard Precautions
Basics of Infection Prevention
Transmission-Based Precautions
CDC: Chain of Infection
The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Blood-Borne Pathogen Standards
NHA Portal: Infection Control Lesson
Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
PPE Discussion Activity
Interactive Assignment: PPE
Hand Hygiene
Hand Hygiene, Glove Use, and Preventing Transmission of C. difficile
Cough Etiquette
Needle-stick Regulations & Waste Management
ATI Portal: Infection Control
Medical and Surgical Asepsis
Sterile Technique
Interactive Assignment: Preparation for Aseptic Procedures
ATI Portal: Surgical Asepsis
ATI Portal: Infection Control Module Test
Module 5: Legal and Ethical Responsibilities Lesson Plan & Learning Outcomes
Professionalism and Work Ethics in Healthcare
Introduction to HIPAA
HIPAA’s Privacy Rule
The Medical Record & Clinical Documentation Guidelines
ATI Portal: HIPAA
ATI Portal: HIPAA Practice Challenge
Medical Law and Ethics
Civil and Criminal Law
Advance Directives and Client Rights
Liability and Ethics
Work place Law
ATI Portal: HIPAA Module Test
Patient Education & Resources
Our expert instructors and mentors provide continuous support and valuable feedback throughout the program. They offer practical, real-world knowledge, personalized guidance, promote student engagement, and foster a nurturing environment focused on growth and learning.
This fully online certified patient care technician course is an 8-week, self-paced program ideal for health science students seeking patient care experience in hospitals, nursing homes, and intensive care units prior to nursing, physician assistant (PA), or medical school.
A CPCT certification can help boost your PA, medical, or nursing school application as it highlights your clinical competency in diagnostic and treatment procedures, direct patient care skills, and complex medical decision-making capabilities, to name a few.
Course instructed by experienced nurse educator, BSN, MSN.
Overview videos before each module.
Instructional lesson content written to align with the exam for the AMCA certification exam blueprint.
Practice questions and interactive games covering all basic and necessary job skills.
Quizzes for each module to assess topic comprehension. Assessment contains rationales explaining correct and incorrect answers.
Audio narration for each page and video. Because each individual learns differently, we provide optional audio support of all content for improved comprehension.
Case study videos and professionalism tips from experts in the field for real-life application fo skills.
Practice by doing with clinic simulations.
Upon completing all course modules, students will sit for the nationally NCCA-accredited certification exam at a PSI testing center or proctored online.
The test is comprised of 144 questions with allotted time of 2 hours and 45 minutes.
Exam covers concepts in anatomy and physiology, medical terminology, pharmacology, medical law and ethics, safety/infection control, and patient/wound care skills.
ACT covers the cost of the CPCT certification exam (first attempt).
