Limited resources and the ever-evolving nature of the healthcare industry’s demands can make it difficult to meet the high standards set by the field. As an allied health educator, you understand how these challenges impact the classroom and your ability to offer your patient care technician (PCT) students with the best education.
NHA learning resources offer a solution that can transform your program while empowering both you and your students.
Investing in NHA’s PCT learning resources can bridge the resource gap, elevate the quality of your learners’ education, and put your institution at the forefront of PCT training excellence.
5 Ways NHA’s Patient Care Technician Resources Can Elevate Your Program
- Rising to Meet Industry Demand
The healthcare industry continues to experience a growing demand for qualified patient care technicians. Utilizing the right PCT learning resources helps prepare students for certification and beyond, and also positions your institution as a lead provider of well-trained PCTs. Certification status and quality of education are high priorities for employers. In fact, 91% of employers surveyed in our Industry Outlook require or encourage certification for PCTs.
Bottom Line: By aligning your program with NHA, the top certification and learning resource provider in the U.S., you will demonstrate your commitment to producing competent graduates, making you an attractive choice for potential employers seeking top talent.
- Making Recruitment Easier
A clear pathway to certification is a big motivator for prospective students. By highlighting your commitment to providing a comprehensive education, competency-based and professional skills development, and national accreditation, you can attract motivated individuals who are eager to pursue a career as certified patient care technicians.
Bottom Line: This emphasis on NHA learning solutions sets us apart from other institutions and strengthens your appeal to potential students.
- Bolstering Graduation Rates
Comprehensive patient care technician education programs positively impact graduation rates. Thorough and well-structured education keeps students engaged and motivated, and NHA’s learning resources offer simulations and scenarios that take learners beyond traditional learning materials. Investing in resources, support, and curriculum enhancements aligned with NHA standards can provide a stimulating learning environment that encourages student success and retention.
Bottom Line: Higher graduation rates reflect positively on your institution and contribute to the overall success and reputation of your PCT program.
- Building Employer Partnerships
A certified patient care technician that feels ready to contribute on day one might be rarer than you think. Our Industry Outlook found that 42% of employers felt their PCTs weren’t job-ready on their first day. 22% felt it was difficult to find a qualified PCT at all. By focusing on comprehensive education aligned with industry standards, your program can forge stronger partnerships with healthcare facilities and clinics. These partnerships can lead to collaborative opportunities such as externships, internships, and potential employment for your students.
Bottom Line: Your institution's reputation as a provider of highly skilled PCTs will attract employers seeking to hire top talent.
- Alumni Success Stories
When your students graduate and earn their certification, their success stories become powerful testimonials of the quality of education you provide. These success stories can act as case studies, showcasing the value of your program to prospective students and employers alike.
Bottom Line: By investing in comprehensive PCT education, you create a cycle of success where your alums become ambassadors for your institution, bolstering your recruitment efforts and enhancing your reputation in the healthcare community.
Unlock the Full Potential of Your Patient Care Technician Program
We understand the struggles you face as educators in acquiring the necessary resources to provide a top-notch education for your patient care technician students. Limited resources and evolving industry demands can feel difficult to overcome. However, investing in NHA learning resources can bridge the resource gap and propels your program to new heights of excellence.
By aligning your program with NHA, you:
- Demonstrate your commitment to meeting the industry demand for qualified patient care technicians
- Create a stimulating learning environment that fosters student success and retention
- Open doors to collaborative opportunities and potential employment for your students
- Create a cycle of success where your alums become ambassadors for your institution
- Ensure that your program remains aligned with industry standards, attracts motivated students, enhances student success rates, strengthens employer partnerships, and benefits from the success of your alums.
Let's bridge the resource gap together and empower the next generation of patient care technicians with the excellence they deserve.
Learn more about unlocking the full potential of your Patient Care Technician program.
