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These are short online certificate courses of a more advanced nature designed to help you develop professionally and achieve your career goals, while you earn a professional certificate which qualifies you for the appropriate continuous professional development (CPD).
Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certificate
The program focuses on building a strong foundation in medical laboratory science, enabling learners to support medical professionals in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases. By completing this course, learners will develop technical expertise, ethical understanding, and the ability to maintain high standards of patient care and laboratory safety.The course will commence in the first week of November.
Course Details
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Medical Laboratory Science
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the role and responsibilities of a medical laboratory technician.
- Understand the structure and functioning of diagnostic laboratories.
- Apply basic laboratory safety and infection control practices.
- Demonstrate proper specimen handling and storage procedures.
- Recognize common laboratory hazards and their prevention.
- Identify the scope of laboratory services in healthcare.
Unit 2: Hematology and Blood Banking
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the basic principles of hematology testing.
- Demonstrate techniques for blood sample collection and processing.
- Apply blood grouping and cross-matching procedures accurately.
- Understand common hematological disorders and their laboratory indicators.
- Recognize the importance of safe blood transfusion practices.
- Maintain accurate blood bank records and documentation.
Unit 3: Clinical Biochemistry
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the principles of clinical chemistry and biochemical testing.
- Demonstrate the preparation and analysis of biochemical samples.
- Apply quality control procedures in biochemical testing.
- Identify abnormal test results and report them appropriately.
- Understand the role of enzymes, proteins, and metabolites in diagnosis.
- Maintain laboratory instruments used in biochemical investigations.
Unit 4: Microbiology and Parasitology
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the basic concepts of microbiology and parasitology.
- Demonstrate proper collection and culturing of microbiological samples.
- Apply staining techniques to identify microorganisms.
- Understand the laboratory diagnosis of common infectious diseases.
- Implement sterilization and disinfection procedures effectively.
- Maintain aseptic techniques during laboratory procedures.
Unit 5: Laboratory Quality Control and Management
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the importance of quality assurance in laboratory testing.
- Apply standard operating procedures in laboratory practices.
- Demonstrate effective use and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Recognize common errors in laboratory testing and their prevention.
- Maintain laboratory documentation and reporting systems.
- Apply ethical and legal considerations in laboratory operation
Accreditation
All MSBM courses are accredited by the relevant partners and awarding bodies. Please refer to MSBM accreditation in about us for more details.Entry Requirements
There are no strict entry requirements for this course. Work experience will be an added advantage to understanding the content of the course.The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience:
- Patient Care Technician
- Nursing Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician
- ECG Technician
- Hospital Support Worker
- Clinical Care Assistant
- Rehabilitation Aide
- Dialysis Technician
- Home Health Aide
- Geriatric Care Assistant
Course Modules
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certificate equips learners with the knowledge and skills to provide direct patient care in hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics. The course emphasizes vital signs monitoring, assisting with daily living activities, ECG administration, phlebotomy, and basic nursing care. Students develop competence in patient communication, infection control, and safety practices. Training also covers professional ethics, patient rights, and compassionate care approaches. Hands-on clinical practice ensures readiness for real healthcare environments. Graduates are prepared to work alongside nurses and doctors to enhance patient well-being and recovery.
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Course Structure and Assessment Guidelines
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Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components
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The course will commence in the first week of November.
Unit 1: Fundamentals of Medical Laboratory Science
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the role and responsibilities of a medical laboratory technician.
- Understand the structure and functioning of diagnostic laboratories.
- Apply basic laboratory safety and infection control practices.
- Demonstrate proper specimen handling and storage procedures.
- Recognize common laboratory hazards and their prevention.
- Identify the scope of laboratory services in healthcare.
Unit 2: Hematology and Blood Banking
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the basic principles of hematology testing.
- Demonstrate techniques for blood sample collection and processing.
- Apply blood grouping and cross-matching procedures accurately.
- Understand common hematological disorders and their laboratory indicators.
- Recognize the importance of safe blood transfusion practices.
- Maintain accurate blood bank records and documentation.
Unit 3: Clinical Biochemistry
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the principles of clinical chemistry and biochemical testing.
- Demonstrate the preparation and analysis of biochemical samples.
- Apply quality control procedures in biochemical testing.
- Identify abnormal test results and report them appropriately.
- Understand the role of enzymes, proteins, and metabolites in diagnosis.
- Maintain laboratory instruments used in biochemical investigations.
Unit 4: Microbiology and Parasitology
Learning Outcomes:
- Explain the basic concepts of microbiology and parasitology.
- Demonstrate proper collection and culturing of microbiological samples.
- Apply staining techniques to identify microorganisms.
- Understand the laboratory diagnosis of common infectious diseases.
- Implement sterilization and disinfection procedures effectively.
- Maintain aseptic techniques during laboratory procedures.
Unit 5: Laboratory Quality Control and Management
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand the importance of quality assurance in laboratory testing.
- Apply standard operating procedures in laboratory practices.
- Demonstrate effective use and maintenance of laboratory equipment.
- Recognize common errors in laboratory testing and their prevention.
- Maintain laboratory documentation and reporting systems.
- Apply ethical and legal considerations in laboratory operation
The Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certificate equips learners with the knowledge and skills to provide direct patient care in hospitals, nursing homes, and clinics. The course emphasizes vital signs monitoring, assisting with daily living activities, ECG administration, phlebotomy, and basic nursing care. Students develop competence in patient communication, infection control, and safety practices. Training also covers professional ethics, patient rights, and compassionate care approaches. Hands-on clinical practice ensures readiness for real healthcare environments. Graduates are prepared to work alongside nurses and doctors to enhance patient well-being and recovery.
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Course Structure and Assessment Guidelines
Watch this video to gain further insight.
-
Navigating the MSBM Study Portal
Watch this video to gain further insight.
-
Interacting with Lectures/Learning Components
Watch this video to gain further insight.
The certificate is designed to enhance the learner's knowledge in the field. This certificate is for everyone eager to know more and get updated on current ideas in their respective field. We recommend this certificate for the following audience:
- Patient Care Technician
- Nursing Assistant
- Phlebotomy Technician
- ECG Technician
- Hospital Support Worker
- Clinical Care Assistant
- Rehabilitation Aide
- Dialysis Technician
- Home Health Aide
- Geriatric Care Assistant
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Self-study online courses are available 24/7 so you can learn at your pace. This approach offers students who choose distance learning the flexibility to combine studies with work or other commitments.
Exclusive study groups
Our learners may be paired into study groups to help them keep tabs on group assignments and projects.
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Our certificates and ID cards are verifiable and are strong proof of learnership.
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