Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health - Patient Care Technician (PCT) Program - Program Catalog

Sep 30, 2026

Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health outlines its Patient Care Technician (PCT) program, a 15-week training that includes an 80-hour clinical externship and a total of 340 hours. Successful completion provides paperwork to sit for the Connecticut CNA exam via Prometric and eligibility for national PCT and CPT certification exams through ACE, with credit awarded. The catalog specifies required immunizations, proof submission by the first week, scheduling for in-person instruction and clinical weeks 14–15, and enrollment steps through Futuro Health, including application, signed contract, health form, vaccine proof, and a negative drug screen.

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Program Overview

Duration, Hours, and Externship

Certification Pathways

Connecticut CNA Exam

National PCT/CPT Eligibility

Required Immunizations and Proof

Submission Deadlines

Vaccines and Testing

Enrollment and Scheduling

Course Times (Weeks 1–13)

Clinical Rotation (Weeks 14–15)

Externship Requirements

Long-Term Care Minimum Hours

Documentation and Drug Screening

Program Costs and Materials

Out-of-Pocket Items

Background Check and Drug Screening

Contacts and Campus Information

Enrollment Support Contact

Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health Snapshot PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN (PCT) PROGRAM CATALOG The Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health catalog can be located here: Griffin Hospital School Of Allied Health Careers | Griffin Health The Patient Care Technician Program is a 15-week program the externship completed at the end. The PCT semester entails a total of 340 total hours, which includes 80 hours of clinical. Students who successfully complete all portions of the program including externship will receive the appropriate paperwork to sit for the State of Connecticut CNA exam administered by Prometric at an approved site. PCT students upon successful completion of the PCT program will be eligible to take the national PCT and CPT certification exam for a total of 3 credits from our partners at ACE (American Council on Education) . We advise that all scholars complete these required immunizations prior to completing their Human Touch Healthcare course to ensure that they are ready for enrollment. For those who have not been immunized, this process could take up to 6 months. This program requires that students submit their proof of the following by the first week of the Program: • Physical Exam: dated within the last year • Covid – 19: o 2 or more before 2023 o 2023/2024 Single vaccine-Comirnaty o We do not accept religious or medical waivers for students o Copy of Covid Card (if available) • Hepatitis B: 2-4 Doses o Students can decline this series, but they must sign waiver o Students can start series while enrolled and this is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED! o Blood test for titers with positive immunity will be accepted • Influenza: Required for September through April classes only • MMR (Measles, Mumps, and Rubella): 2 doses o Blood test for titers with positive immunity will be accepted • Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria, and Acellular Pertussis): Must be dated within 10 years or less o Blood test for titers with positive immunity will be accepted • Varicella (Chickenpox): 2 doses dated at least 28 days apart o Blood test for titers with positive immunity will be accepted • Tuberculosis (TB): 2-step skin test dated within 2 weeks of each other o QuantiFERON (IGRA) blood test will be accepted o If positive: Chest X-ray is required Please note: All scholars may be asked to show proof of immunizations required by the clinical sites and some programs with onsite coursework prior to enrollment or externship. The Patient Care Technician Program is a 15-week program. Classes times during weeks 1-13 are as follows: • Tuesdays and Thursdays (in person): 9:00AM – 3:30PM with a 30-minute lunch period • Mondays and Wednesdays (phlebotomy portion): 9:00AM – 1:00PM or 5:00PM – 9:00PM Weeks 14 and 15, students will start the clinical rotation 5 days a week from 7:00AM – 3:30PM. National Exams will be given the following week. After your successful registration for the course through Futuro Health, Griffin Hospital School of Allied Health will require the following: • Completed application form o Please contact Griffin to make an appointment to complete the application. ▪ Diane Stoddart: [dstoddart@griffinhealth.org](dstoddart@griffinhealth.org) or (203) 732-1276 \#2 • Signed contract • Completed health form • Proof of vaccines • Negative drug screen o Must be completed before classes begin Please note that an externship is an integral part of program completion and scholars will need to adhere to the following Patient Care Technician Externship requirements: The clinical externship part of the training is 80 hours, a minimum of 16 hours must be completed in a long-term care facility. If the student fails to complete the required physical examination and present documentation of immunizations including negative and positive results and Covid-19 vaccinations within the allotted amount of time, the student will not be allowed to carry out their clinical rotation. In additio

FAQs

How long is the PCT program and how many hours are included?

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) program runs for 15 weeks and includes 340 total hours, with 80 hours of clinical externship included at the end.

What immunization and documentation are required before the program starts?

Students must submit proof of a physical exam within the last year and required vaccinations and tests, including COVID-19, Hepatitis B, Influenza (for September–April), MMR, Tdap, Varicella, and tuberculosis testing. Proof must be provided by the first week, and some programs may ask for additional proof before enrollment or externship.

What are the externship requirements if a student cannot complete exams or immunization documentation in time?

Externship completion requires 80 clinical hours, with a minimum of 16 hours in a long-term care facility. Students who fail to complete required physical exam and present immunization documentation (including COVID-19) within the allotted time will not be allowed to carry out their clinical rotation, and negative drug screening must be in place before classes begin.

Sep 30, 2026

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