Miami, FL · Patient Care Technician Program · ACCSC Accredited
Patient Care Technician School in Miami
Train to work alongside nurses and doctors in Miami's hospitals in 41 weeks. Includes CNA, NRCPT, and EKG certification prep. Financial aid available.
Global Medical & Technical Training Institute · ACCSC Accredited · Title IV Eligible · Miami, FL 33125
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Financial aid available. Next class: April 13, 2026. Takes 60 seconds.
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Program Overview · Miami, FL
Patient Care Technician Program in Miami
GMTTI's Patient Care Technician program prepares graduates to work directly with patients in hospitals, nursing homes, and long-term care facilities across Miami-Dade County. In 41 weeks you will master patient care fundamentals, EKG interpretation, phlebotomy, and nursing assistant skills — earning three separate certifications.
Curriculum
What You'll Learn
- Nursing assistant skills (CNA) — bathing, mobility, vital signs
- Phlebotomy and venipuncture techniques
- EKG monitoring and cardiac rhythm interpretation
- Patient safety, infection control, HIPAA compliance
- Medical terminology and documentation
- Long-term care and hospital floor procedures
- Communication with patients, families, and clinical teams
- Supervised externship at a Miami-Dade healthcare facility
How to Enroll
How to Start the Patient Care Technician Program
Meet the Requirements
High school diploma or GED required. No prior healthcare experience necessary. Bilingual admissions team available in English and Spanish.
Apply Online for Free
Complete your free application and meet with our admissions team to review program options and scheduling.
Apply for Financial Aid
GMTTI is Title IV eligible. Our team helps you complete the FAFSA step by step. Most qualifying students pay far less than the $11,905 tuition.
Complete Your Training
41 weeks of classroom, lab, and clinical training at our Little Havana campus, covering all three certification tracks.
Sit for Three Certifications
Graduate eligible to sit for CNA, NRCPT, and NRCEKG exams. Exam prep included. Career services assists with job placement in Miami-Dade.
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Check if you qualify in 60 seconds. Financial aid available. Next class April 13, 2026.
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Patient Care Technician Salary in Florida
The average salary for Patient Care Technicians in Florida is $30,830+/year (BLS 2024). Bilingual professionals in Miami-Dade typically earn more due to high demand.
Financial Aid · Title IV
Financial Aid for This Program
GMTTI is Title IV eligible. Qualifying students can use Federal Pell Grants and student loans to cover the $11,905 tuition. Most qualifying students pay $0 out of pocket. Our admissions team walks you through the entire FAFSA process in English or Spanish.
Patient Care Technician — FAQ
Patient Care Technician Program Questions
41 weeks / 1,080 clock hours, including classroom, lab, and supervised externship.
Graduates are prepared for the CNA, NRCPT (Patient Care Technician), and NRCEKG (EKG Technician) certifications — three credentials from one program.
Yes. GMTTI is Title IV eligible. Most qualifying students receive Pell Grants and/or student loans covering all or most of the $11,905 tuition.
Yes. The Patient Care Technician program is taught in Spanish. All bilingual staff support students in English and Spanish.
Hospitals (Baptist Health, Jackson Health, HCA), nursing homes, rehabilitation centers, long-term care facilities, and assisted living communities throughout Miami-Dade.
Student Testimonials · Miami, FL
What Our Miami Students Say
"Excellent school gave me all the necessary resources to study. The teachers are excellent — they take the time to explain to each student. Thanks to them I graduated and now work at Memorial Regional in Hollywood."
"I really love the school. At first I was skeptical about what kind of knowledge I was going to acquire, but so far I have learned a lot in the past seven months. I highly recommend it."
"La mejor escuela, con un alto nivel académico, con excelentes profesionales pendientes de tu progreso y desempeño. Si lo que buscas es invertir en tu futuro, este es el lugar. Los recomiendo."