Patient Care Technology Program Description
Everything you'll need to prepare for a new career.
Overview
A patient care technology course typically includes topics related to the use of technology in healthcare settings, with a focus on patient care. Some common topics covered in this type of course may include:
- > Electronic health records (EHRs) and medical documentation.
- > Telehealth and remote patient monitoring.
- > Medical imaging and diagnostic technologies.
- > Medication administration and management systems.
- > Patient communication and engagement technologies.
- > Clinical decision support systems.
- > Health information exchange and interoperability.
- > Mobile health (mHealth) and wearable technology.
- > Security and privacy considerations in healthcare technology.
- > Emerging trends and innovations in patient care technology.
Overall, the course is designed to provide students with a broad understanding of how technology is changing the way healthcare is delivered, and how it can be used to improve patient outcomes and experiences. Students may also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience with various patient care technologies and tools, as well as explore the ethical, legal, and regulatory issues related to their use.
Program Timeline
120 Coursework Hours, you can complete this program in as little as 3 months. You have the flexibility to study as much or as little as your schedule allows. You don’t have to wait. You can begin today. As soon as your payment is processed, so you can start training immediately.
- 120 Coursework Hours
- Onsite 3 months program
Training Format
24/7 web access to the course Material gives you the freedom to study however, wherever, and whenever you want. Got a laptop? You’re ready to rock! Pretty empowering when you think about it.
Support
We’re with you every step of the way. Real people—dedicated instructors to career advisors and the tech support team—are all committed to your success from sign up to post completion.
- One-on-one support
- Phone, live chat, and email
Patient Care Technology Program Courses
Our Patient Care Technology program is broken down into ten individual courses.
Program Orientation: Patient Care Technology
> Identify the elements, expectations, and requirements of the program.
> Navigate the program using the pages, menus, and buttons provided.
> Use the program tools, including the study planner, grade book, and completion report as well as learn how to connect with CMEDTraining via phone, email, forums, chat rooms, and social media.
> Identify and use program resources.
HealthCare Foundational Knowledge and Basic Science
> Summarize the medical assisting professor.
> Translate medical terminology using abbreviations, word building, and important terms.
> Explain how nutrition knowledge relates to health and disease.
> Identify the role psychology plays in dealing with patients and their behavior.
Anatomy and Physiology
> Identify the structures, locations, and functions of major body systems and the organs that comprise them.
> Explain how the organs of the major body systems interact and maintain homeostasis.
Certified Patient Care Technology(PCT)
Demonstrate your capability to do intravenous blood draws with the CPT from the National Healthcareer Association (NHA).