Patient Care Technician

Nashville State's Center for Workforce Development & Continuing Education (WDCE) has created an accelerated career pipeline to the high-demand healthcare industry. WDCE is educating and creating a pathway for needed patient care technicians, particularly for residents in historically underserved areas, in healthcare facilities throughout the Metro Nashville area.

Program Details

Students will receive two weeks of classroom and lab instruction in a state-of-the-art simulation lab at the Nashville State Community College White Bridge campus.

Upcoming Sessions

Session	Dates	Time
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Program Application

You must be at least 18 years old to apply. You must also be able to pass a drug and background screening to be eligible for possible post-program employment.

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About Patient Care Technicians

Whether in a hospital, nursing home, long-term care facility, or doctor's office, technicians play a vital role in patient care. Working directly with patients and nurses, technicians typically assist with:

Managing good and liquid intakes
Monitoring vital signs
Drawing blood
Serving meals
Administering IVs
Changing bedding

Benefits of a Patient Care Technician

High-demand career position in the healthcare industry
Average pay is $18/hour
Provide critical primary care to patients
Being a patient care technician can serve as a stepping-stone to becoming a Licensed Practical Nurse/Registered Nurse or other healthcare careers