Brookdale NJ PCT Course- Where are Clinicals Done

btrflieye, BSN · Feb 11, 2014

I completed the Brookdale PCT class last year. It was a great program and provided a great foundation on the basics of patient care (ADLs, basic venipuncture, EKGs). The instructors were great. The clinicals for my class (as well as the class that followed it) were done at Jersey Shore University Medical Center.

They only take the first 15 students for the PCT program - they do not have a wait list; it is first come, first serve. I know that there is a grant available to qualified students which covered the tuition for the course, books, and possibly even the scrubs that would be required for clinicals. Definitely look into that!

I'm also completing my prereqs for the nursing program at Brookdale and should be starting the nursing program in the fall. I know that during the 1st semester of the nursing program, there is a lab component, but not an off-site clinical that I'm aware of. Semesters 2-5 have off campus clinicals, just not sure where they would be (I have a few friends who have graduated from the program and they did clinicals at Jersey Shore, Riverview & Ocean Medical).

M3bts · Feb 11, 2014

Thanks so much for the info kimmykat72. Glad to hear you got a lot out of the class. I'm curious to know if you are working as a PCT, and if so how are the job prospects after completing the class? My main goal is the nursing program, but I would like to get as much experience as possible. Also, did you take the entrance exam? I will be taking it soon and then I can get on the waiting list. Thanks again.

btrflieye, BSN · Feb 12, 2014

Hi there - please feel free to email me at [email protected] ... I'd be happy to answer whatever questions and provide any information I can to help you!