trinilady

My PCT program was 7 weeks long and honestly that is not enough time. I can tell you if you can get into a program that is longer than 10-weeks take it. My days consisted of going to class from 12-3:30 every day and then come home and read for approximately 3-4 hrs. Wake up 5:00am and do the study questions until time for class. We only did two lab each in EKG and Phlebotomy, due to lack of time. Although I found the topics interesting, with the short period of time, the instructor did not have the time to go indepth; so you basically on your own. I pass the PCT exam, only because I decided to dedicate the 7 weeks to nothing else but that, but it was very stressful. If you can, do yourself a favor and find a longer program, go for it.

It would be helpful if you realize before going in that most of the techniques you learn in class is going to be different in clinical. Most PCT/CNA do not have the luxury of time to do things the way it is taught in class. Their main goal is getting the job done with patient safety in mind. Secondly, from my experience and others in the class, the PCT/CNA are focus on making their rounds, some actually do not like having a student with them. Do not take anything personally and OFFER to help them where appropriate (some would not asked you to do anything and you just stand there being bored. I had a classmate who was so upset because the PCT at the clinical was ignoring him that he left for the day.).

I just download the PDF.Thank You! :yelclap: