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PCT

Slaton High School Offers an Outstanding Patient Care Technician Program

Slaton HS PCT Students
Slaton HS PCT Students
SHS PCT

Patient Care Technician Program Overview

Pathway Structure:

  • Freshman Year: Principles of Health Science
  • Sophomore Year: Medical Terminology
  • Junior Year: Anatomy and Physiology
  • Senior Year: Double-blocked PCT Theory and Clinical Hours


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Tyla Honekamp

Program Highlights:

  • National Certification: Students can achieve their national PCT certification by the end of their senior year.
  • Hands-On Experience: Includes live surgery observations and clinical hours at Covenant Medical Center.
  • Core Responsibilities: Basic patient care, vital sign assessments, EKGs, and phlebotomy.
  • Career Advantage: Provides a head start in the medical field and potential job opportunities during college.

Who Patient Care Technicians Are

Patient care technicians are trained to provide basic care in dialysis clinics, laboratories, doctor’s offices, and hospitals.

What Patient Care Technicians Do

Patient care technicians are trained in basic medical skills in addition to patient advocacy and safety.

What is a Patient Care Technician?

They work one-on-one with patients while interfacing with the rest of the treatment team.

Career & Technology Education

At Slaton High School, we are proud to offer students opportunities to explore Career and Technology Education pathways that prepare them for success beyond high school. Through hands-on learning and career-focused experiences, students can develop valuable skills, explore their interests, and discover pathways that lead to meaningful employment and exciting career opportunities.