Patient Care Technician Program at AIHT

Launch your career as a
Patient Care Technician

A 4-month hybrid program in Stratford, CT — EKG, phlebotomy, CNA training, and real clinical externship.

Patient Care Technician (PCT)

AIHT's Patient Care Technician program prepares you for entry-level positions in direct patient care — combining electrocardiography (EKG), phlebotomy, and nursing assistant training into one fast-track credential, capped off with a hands-on clinical externship in a long-term care setting.

Hybrid Learning

Theory classes are conducted online with a live instructor via Zoom. Lab classes are held in-person on campus, and the clinical externship takes place at one of our affiliated long-term care facilities.

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Why Choose Patient Care Technician at AIHT

Fast-track into healthcare with a comprehensive 4-month program covering EKG, phlebotomy, and nursing assistant training

Hybrid learning format combines online theory with hands-on, in-person lab sessions

Clinical externship placement in a long-term care setting under the supervision of a clinical instructor

Experienced healthcare faculty providing personalized guidance and comprehensive career services

Program Outcomes
4 Mo.
Program Length
Fast-Track Training
4
Core Modules
EKG · Phlebotomy · CNA · Externship
3
Clinical Skills
Patient Care, Phlebotomy & EKG
1:1
Clinical Instructor
Externship Supervision
PCT Program Details

Patient Care Technician

Now Enrolling
Admission Requirement
High School Diploma or Equivalent
Next Start Date
July 13, 2026  ·  Program Length: 4 Months
Schedule
Mon – Thurs, 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Course Modules
  • EKG 113 – Electrocardiography
  • PHL 113 – Phlebotomy
  • CNA 110 – Nursing Assistant
  • CNA 255 – CNA Externship
Key Responsibilities Covered
  • Assisting patients with daily activities
  • Performing phlebotomy (drawing blood)
  • Conducting electrocardiographic (EKG) testing
Clinical Externship
Hands-on externship in a long-term care setting, supervised by a clinical instructor
Tuition
$4,000.00
Student Payment Plan Available

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AIHT School offers great career programs and the staff are very helpful and knowledgeable and supportive of your career goals.

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Overall, this school provides a solid education, and the teachers are extremely helpful in ensuring you pass successfully. They offer an externship course that has been great for on-the-job training. Very good communication from the program director and flexibility offered.

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I would recommend this school to anyone that is considering a change of career or even one who wants to elevate themselves. I applied during one of the most difficult seasons of my life and career, but the administrators made the process easy for me, being patient and always reaching out to me with my every concern. A big thank you to Aum Patel and staff, I have no regrets!

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