As the health care industry continues to grow and evolve, an increasing number of opportunities arise for support personnel who are specially trained to work with patients. Patient care technicians work alongside doctors, nurses, and other health care professionals to provide direct patient care in hospitals, rehab centers, nursing homes, long-term care and assisted-living facilities, and other health care settings.
Opportunities in the Health Care Field
If you would enjoy interacting with patients and their families, becoming a patient care technician is a great way to pursue a career in health care—one of the fastest-growing industries in the United States.* Select a campus location below to learn more about career training at Career Centers of Texas.
* Bureau of Labor Statistics, U.S. Department of Labor, Occupational Outlook Handbook, 2006-2007 Edition.