Patient care technicians assist with the critical day-to-day care of patients. In addition to basic care, skills taught include drawing blood, point of care testing, EKG's, and wound care.
Prerequisite for Bridge program: Nurse Aide training
For more information, please visit the
Patient Care Technician website
Those with previous Nurse Aide training will need to start online work 1 week before the first in person class.
You also must register for and attend a Healthcare Orientation at BRCC:
https://bit.ly/BRCCOrientation
BRCC currently has scholarship funding to defray the cost of many workforce courses - such as Patient Care Technican. Most Virginia residents receive a 2/3 discount on tuition and, for many unemployed individuals or individuals in low paying jobs, courses are free or nearly free. Email (info@brcc.edu) or call (540-453-0264) to talk with an advisor who can help get you into a short term training course at BRCC today!
Click here to review financial assistance policies.