Academy of Allied Health Careers
Clinical Medical Assistant
Certificate Of Completion
On-CampusFinancial Aid
Chattanooga
Chattanooga, TN
Next start
Nov 23, 2026
Duration
16 Weeks
529 clock hours
App fee
$100
Tuition
$5,025 for the Program
Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant — CPCT/A
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A Certified Patient Care Technician/Associate/Nurse Technician (CPCT/CPCA/CNT) works with doctors, nurses and other healthcare professionals to provide direct patient care in a variety of healthcare environments. A CPCT/CPCA/CNT may perform some or all of the following duties. However., they are not limited to just these responsibilities:
Basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff
Feeding, bathing, or moving patients and changing linens
Answer patients' call lights
Set up equipment
Escort patients to the operating and examining rooms
Gives injections or treatments and performs venipuncture laboratory test
Performs EKG's.
Basic patient care under the direction of nursing staff
Feeding, bathing, or moving patients and changing linens
Answer patients' call lights
Set up equipment
Escort patients to the operating and examining rooms
Gives injections or treatments and performs venipuncture laboratory test
Performs EKG's.
Certifying Organization
National Healthcareer Association
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If significant education or training is needed? Yes
If significant work experience is needed? Yes
Is an exam required? Yes
How many years until certification must be renewed? 2 year(s)
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Education Units? Yes
Certification can be renewed with re-examination? No
Certification can be renewed with Continuing Professional Development? No
Certification can be renewed in multiple ways? No
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Suggested because Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant applies to Medical Assistants. Confirm with the school that its curriculum covers this exam.
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