Cct?

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Hi, I am new to the medical field and was wondering what CCT means? I am currently getting my CNA and then want to move on to RN. There are several openings in the hospital in my city for CCT's. How long is the training and what exactly do they do? Also, do they get pain more then CNA's? Thanks!!

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Specializes in MICU for 4 years, now PICU for 3 years!.

Maybe something like a clinical tech that we have at my hospital. They are able to start IV's, draw labs, insert foleys, and then all the normal PCNA duties.

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Hey there! A CCT is a Clinical Care Technician, which happens to be what I do! It is very similar to a CNA. I think the biggest difference from my experience is that a CNA has to be trained a certified by the state, whereas a CCT is trained by the hospital they work at and are certified to work at the one facility. We are able to do lab draws, EKGs, take out foley's and IV's, do vital signs, morning care, feeding, ambulate patients, collect specimens of all types of bodily fluids, things like that. I have met CNAs at the hospitals where i've done clinicals for schools, and they seem to have fewer tasks than I do. Either one is great experience if you plan on going to nursing school though. Good luck!!

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Hey there! A CCT is a Clinical Care Technician, which happens to be what I do! It is very similar to a CNA. I think the biggest difference from my experience is that a CNA has to be trained a certified by the state, whereas a CCT is trained by the hospital they work at and are certified to work at the one facility. We are able to do lab draws, EKGs, take out foley's and IV's, do vital signs, morning care, feeding, ambulate patients, collect specimens of all types of bodily fluids, things like that. I have met CNAs at the hospitals where i've done clinicals for schools, and they seem to have fewer tasks than I do. Either one is great experience if you plan on going to nursing school though. Good luck!!

Thanks for the information! Sounds like something I would really enjoy. I will have to look into it!

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