​Offered at Main Campus

​ Class Offering:  Monday - Thursday
Main Campus
Part-Time: 8:00AM - 12:15PM

This program is designed to prepare students for employment as advanced cross trained nursing assistants (patient care technicians), Health Care Technicians, Patient Care Assistants, Nursing Aides and  Orderlies (66008439), Home Health Aides (66011456), or Allied Health Assistants. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills, expanding the traditional role of the nursing assistant, for both acute and long term care settings.

Must be 16 years of age or older, background check, fingerprinting (must be performed by  Walton County School District),  urine drug screen, physical including PPD, TB skin test.

Technology Requirement:
ECTC will supply students with required technology.
​Students are not required to purchase devices or software.

Patient Care Technician – 600 Clock Hours / 22 Weeks

Direct Program Costs

• Tuition & Fees (In-State): $3,387.00

(Out-of-state tuition is higher. Please see the ECTC Catalog for details.)

Financial Aid & Funding

• ✔ Federal Pell Grant (for eligible students)

• ✔ VA Education Benefits (for eligible beneficiaries) - Main Campus

• ✔ Florida Open Door Grant (for eligible students)

• ✔ Payment Plans Available

Important Notes

• Indirect expenses such as housing, food, transportation, books, and personal items are not billed by ECTC but are included in the Cost of Attendance (COA) for financial aid purposes.

• For a complete breakdown of estimated indirect costs, see the Consumer Information page.

Accepting applications for August 2026

Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA),  Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT), Certified EKG Technician (CET), and Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT)