Potential Careers
Upon completing your certificate and earning your credential, you will be prepared for exciting new roles, such as:
- Patient Care Technician
- Home Health Aide
- Medical Assistant
- Rehabilitation Technician
- Dialysis Technician
Make a difference at the patient's bedside as a Patient Care Technician. Our certificate program trains you to provide essential care and support in various health care settings.
Course length
24 weeks
Time commitment
20
hours per week
Salary Range
$21- $34K
(entry level)
Tuition - $4,000*
*You can pay as little as $261 per month. For full payment options and different financing plans, including interest rates from external lenders, please talk to our enrollment team.
With your Patient Care Technician Certificate, you’ll have the knowledge you need to pursue a fulfilling career in health care as a valued member of a patient care team. Program content will give you a solid foundation in the principles of patient care, including infection control, mobility support, monitoring of vital signs and personal hygiene assistance. Through learning to support patients’ physical and emotional needs, you’ll be prepared to provide exceptional care in hospitals, nursing homes, clinics and other health care facilities.
Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT), Certified EKG Technician (CET), Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) by National Healthcareer Association (NHA)
A medical assistant in Massachusetts can earn an average of $46,130 per year.
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Upon completing your certificate and earning your credential, you will be prepared for exciting new roles, such as:
For nearly 100 years, Regis College has empowered students to succeed academically, serve, and lead. Certificate programs through the Wood Lavine Division of Professional Studies offer:
The Wood Lavine Division of Professional Studies offers affordable and flexible pay-as-you-go options to make earning a professional certificate a reality for as many students as possible. Some certificate earners may even be eligible for tuition assistance through their employer.