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Patient Care Technician Fundamentals Specialization

MedCerts

Patient Care Technician Fundamentals Specialization

Becoming a Patient Care Technician.

Build a foundation in patient-centered care with clinical, communication, and professional skills.

Jennifer Zabel

Instructor: Jennifer Zabel

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from 1,240 reviews of courses in this program

Beginner level

Recommended experience

12 weeks to complete
at 3 hours a week
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Gain an understanding of the expectations of an allied healthcare professional in the workplace

  • Analyze and understand medical terminology

  • Appreciate the role of patient care in the healthcare setting

  • Gain an understanding of assistance with activities of daily living

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February 2026

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Specialization - 3 course series

Professionalism in Allied Health

Professionalism in Allied Health

Course 1, 8 hours

What you'll learn

  • Gain an understanding of the expectations of an allied healthcare professional in the workplace

  • Develop and exercise emotional intelligence, self-management, and interpersonal skills

  • Build and improve internal and external communication skills with all exchanges

  • Enhance the patient care experience with successful interactions and patient satisfaction

Skills you'll gain

Category: Professionalism
Category: Empathy
Category: Conflict Management
Category: Communication
Category: Emotional Intelligence
Category: Time Management
Category: Interpersonal Communications
Category: Direct Patient Care
Category: Cultural Responsiveness
Category: Patient Communication
Category: Empathy & Emotional Intelligence
Category: Teamwork
Category: Verbal Communication Skills
Category: Intercultural Competence
Category: Patient-centered Care
Category: Healthcare Ethics
Category: Ethical Standards And Conduct
Medical Terminology and the Human Body Fundamentals

Medical Terminology and the Human Body Fundamentals

Course 2, 10 hours

What you'll learn

  • Analyze and understand medical terminology

  • Recognize the structure and function of human body systems

  • Gain an understanding of the directional terms in relationship to the human body

  • Discuss pathology, the disease process, and endoscopy

Skills you'll gain

Category: Cell Biology
Category: Medical Terminology
Category: Physiology
Category: Medical Records
Category: Pathology
Category: Nutrition and Diet
Category: Diagnostic Tests
Category: Anatomy
Patient Care Technician Essentials

Patient Care Technician Essentials

Course 3, 16 hours

What you'll learn

  • Appreciate the role of patient care in the healthcare setting

  • Recognize the importance of safety and compliance

  • Gain an understanding of assistance with activities of daily living

Skills you'll gain

Category: Oral Hygiene
Category: Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA)
Category: Dignity in Care
Category: Patient Observation
Category: Safety Training
Category: Basic Nursing Skills
Category: Blood Pressure
Category: Safety Standards
Category: Injury Prevention
Category: Patient Assistance
Category: Caregiving
Category: Direct Patient Care
Category: Health Care
Category: Nursing Basics
Category: Healthcare Ethics
Category: Healthcare Industry Knowledge

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Jennifer Zabel
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