Patient Care Technician
As a Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A), students will be trained to perform hands-on skills to serve patients’ basic needs under the supervision of licensed health professionals.Some procedures and responsibilities include assisting the nurse or physician, providing physical patient care, performing basic lab tests and phlebotomy, cardiac monitoring and obtaining vital signs.
This course provides the opportunity for students to become a Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) after successful completion of a National Certification Exam for Patient Care Technicians. Students will also have the opportunity to obtain additional certifications such as American Heart Association Basic Life Support (CPR). A strong emphasis will be placed on ethics, accountability, and professionalism for each student.
HOSA Information
Pathway Option
Pathway Option
Pathway Option
Instructors
Jennifer Bullock
Practicum in PCT I & II
Hello! I’m Jennifer Bullock, and I will be teaching PCT and MA senior practicums this year at KCAL. This will be my 8th year teaching health science.
I attended Texas A&M University and then Texas Woman’s University in Houston for my Bachelor of Science in Nursing. I have been a Registered Nurse for 29 years and have worked in various pediatric settings: Neonatal ICU, pediatrician’s office, home health nursing, telephone triage, school nursing and in the ambulatory specialty clinics at Children’s Dallas.
Outside of school, I love walking my two pugs and being with family and friends. My daughter graduated from Texas A&M in 2024 and works in marketing, and my son attends a KISD high school and is an amazing guitar player. I love going to Aggie games and visiting the mountains every chance I get. I’m looking forward to a great year helping students achieve their educational and professional goals!