Patient Care Technician (WCG)


ID : 32507    Section Number : 74WG

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The Patient Care Technician course provides students with the essential skills and knowledge required to deliver high-quality care in various healthcare settings. Covering topics such as patient monitoring, basic medical procedures, and effective communication, the course emphasizes both clinical skills and compassionate patient interaction. Students will engage in hands-on training and simulations to develop proficiency in tasks such as vital sign measurement, specimen collection, and assisting with daily living activities. By the end of the course, participants will be equipped to support healthcare teams and provide compassionate care to diverse patient populations.

Clinical Compliance
Healthcare programs offered through Workforce Development may require completion of clinical compliance tasks such as criminal background check, urine drug screen, physical exam and vaccination history, CPR certification and other documentation.

This is a G3 and Workforce Credential Grant Program: These programs are short-term training courses resulting in industry credentials for high-demand professions in our region. If you have been a Virginia resident for at least the past 12 months, you may be able to take this class for 1/3 of the full cost (Workforce Credential Grant Price) or at $0 cost if you qualify for G3.

Patient Care Technician Pricing:
  • Regular/Full Price: $3,267
  • WCG Price: $1,089
  • WCG plus G3 Price: $0
Next Step: Follow the link to complete the FastForward Financial Assistance Application to determine eligibility before registering for this class. 

Please be aware that funding assistance for FastForward programs is limited and distributed on a first-come, first-serve basis.

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Class Details

57 Session(s)
Days of the Week :Multiple Days of the Week :
  Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu.  
  Weekly - Tue, Thu.  
  Weekly - Wed.  
  Weekly - Sat.  
  Wed.  

Location : Multiple Location : 
  PVCC Main Bldg.
  WFS - Online Course.

Instructor : D Staff 

CEUs : 16

 

Notice

Please read:  Hybrid Class: This class schedule includes both in-person meetings on PVCC campus and instructor-led online meetings. Students must have a computer or tablet with internet access, have a basic knowledge of computers and Internet to be successful in this course.

Tuition: 

$3,267.00


Registration Closes On
Tuesday, January 27, 2026 @ 12:00 AM

Schedule Information

Date(s) Class Days Times Location Instructor(s)
1/27/2026 - 1/29/2026 Weekly - Tue, Wed, Thu 06:00 PM - 10:00 PM Charlottesvle, PVCC Main Bldg.  Map, Room: M261 D Staff 
2/3/2026 - 5/5/2026 Weekly - Tue, Thu 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Charlottesville, WFS - Online Course  Map, Room: Synchronous Class D Staff 
2/4/2026 - 4/29/2026 Weekly - Wed 06:00 PM - 09:00 PM Charlottesvle, PVCC Main Bldg.  Map, Room: M834 D Staff 
2/7/2026 - 5/2/2026 Weekly - Sat 10:00 AM - 02:00 PM Charlottesville, WFS - Online Course  Map, Room: Synchronous Class D Staff 
5/6/2026 Wed 06:00 PM - 08:30 PM Charlottesvle, PVCC Main Bldg.  Map, Room: M822 D Staff 

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