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PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN - Q & A
Q. Is the Patient Care Technician field new?
A. patient care is a well-established occupation. It's one of America's in-demand jobs not requiring a college degree.
Q. Why do people become Patient Care Technicians?
A. Because they can make good money and have skills that are needed all across the country...working with nurses, physician assistants and medical staff....in large and small medical and healthcare facilities.
Q. Are there other advantages?
A. Yes. Security. healthcare organizations of every type will always need people to assist with patient care and ensure patients are treated with courtesty and care.
Q. Do I need any previous education or experience?
A. You need no previous medical experience. You must be able to read, write and understand directions to begin the course.
Q. What is the earnings range for Patient Care Technicians?
A. Because salaries vary from one place to another, we suggest you inquire in your area. We think you'll be pleased with what you discover.
Q. How will I find work when I'm ready?
A. U.S. Career Institute offers continuing graduate support. We show you how to contact employers and present your credentials. When we receive job requests from employers we keep this information for our graduates.
Q. Is U.S. Career Institute accredited?
A. Yes. U.S. Career Institute is an Accredited Member of the Distance Education and Training Council. The Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council is listed by the U.S. Department of Education as a nationally recognized accrediting agency for distance education. Because of this, our curriculum, faculty, administrative procedures and policies are reviewed on a regular basis to ensure that we continue to meet the DETC's exceptionally high standards of quality.
Q. What other credentials does U.S. Career Institute have?
A. U.S. Career Institute has been a state-approved school since it was established more than a quarter century ago. Since that time thousands of men
and women have successfully graduated from our programs. If in the future you wish to transfer USCI credits, you should check with the receiving institution because requirements vary from place to place. U.S. Career Institute makes no representation regarding transferability of credits.
Q. Are there any extras to buy?
A. Your program includes all the materials you need to complete your training, plus many valuable supplements. You will need access to a DVD player and a CD player.
Q. What is the potential for advancement?
A. As a Patient Care Technician, your earnings and job promotions increase with your experience.
Q. What other fees are there?
A. There are NO additional hidden fees or graduation fees to worry about when you take classes with USCI. The only fee you’ll incur will be an optional $5 transcript fee if you request it. |
