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The Patient Care Technician (PCT) Seven-Week Training Program by MassBay for South Shore Health is an intensive, hybrid and hands-on course designed to prepare students with the essential skills needed for a career at the hospital in patient care. The program combines didactic learning, lab exercises, and clinical experience to provide comprehensive training in patient monitoring, vital sign assessment, medical terminology, EKG, basic patient hygiene, nutrition, elimination, diseases and safety protocols. Participants will gain real-world experience through lab and clinical, working alongside healthcare professionals.
SNAP Path to Work participation in this program is supported by grant funding.
Participants
Adult, 17+, English language learners, underemployed, unemployed, career transition.
Program is Offered In
English
Program Hours per Week
12 hours per week
Program Duration
7 weeks
Rolling Admission
Yes
Sample Schedule
Hours
Activity Type
Mon
Tue
Wed
Thu
Fri
Sat
Sun
4:00pm-7:00pm
Online Didactic
✓
✓
1:00pm-6:00pm
In Person Lab
✓
1:00pm-6:00pm
Clinical
✓
✓
Other Schedule Information
PCT classes runs for a total of 6 hours per week didactic and 5 hours a week lab= Total 11 hours a week plus 1 hour Job search.
Closed in August
Program Requirements
Immunizations/Health Records | Students are required to complete both CORI (Criminal Offender Record Information) and SORI (Sex Offender Registry Information) checks before participating in the program.
Anticipated outcomes
Certifications/Certificates: Patient Care Technician | CPR | Suicide Prevention
Other: Employment/Promotion | Basic skills gain
