Overview 

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certificate Course is a one-year career-oriented program designed to train students to become skilled members of the healthcare team.

Patient Care Technicians play a vital role in hospitals by assisting doctors and nurses in delivering both basic and advanced patient care. This program equips students with the knowledge, practical skills, and confidence required to support seriously ill or injured patients in hospital settings.

 

Eligibility

Candidates who have completed:

10th or 12th Standard

Commerce or Science Stream

Gujarati or English Medium

Course Duration

1 Year (Certificate Program)

What You Will Learn

The course provides practical and theoretical training in:

  • Basic Nursing Care

  • Patient Hygiene & Comfort

  • Vital Signs Monitoring

  • First Aid & Basic Life Support (BLS)

  • Infection Control & Safety

  • Emergency Patient Handling

  • Bedside Assistance

  • Medical Equipment Handling (basic level)

  • Communication & Patient Interaction Skills

Students gain hands-on training to work confidently in real hospital environments.

Patient Care Technicians are essential members of the medical care team. They:

  • Provide basic and advanced support to patients

  • Assist nurses and doctors during procedures

  • Monitor patients’ vital signs

  • Support critically ill or injured patients

  • Ensure comfort, safety, and hygiene

  • Respond during emergency situations

Their contribution directly improves patient recovery and overall hospital efficiency.

The healthcare sector is expanding rapidly, creating strong demand for trained patient care professionals.

Career Opportunities Include:

  • Patient Care Technician

  • Ward Assistant

  • ICU Assistant

  • Emergency Care Assistant

  • Home Healthcare Assistant

Employment Areas:

  • Government & Private Hospitals

  • Multi-Specialty Hospitals

  • Nursing Homes

  • Rehabilitation Centers

  • Home Healthcare Services

Core Curriculum

Semester 1
  • Course ID

    Course Title

    Course Type

    Credits

  • ENG-101

    Basic Functional English and English Spoken

    GED Theory

    3

  • MAT-101

    Mathematics - I

    GED Theory

    3

  • CSE-113

    Programming and Problem Solving

    Core Theory

    1.5

  • CSE-114

    Programming and Problem Solving Lab

    Core Lab

    3