DMS Care Training Center
Summer Patient Care Technician Program
Explore healthcare through focused coursework, skills practice and clinical learning during a summer cohort.
Credentials you can verify
NHA partner schoolSchool #411269
Texas Workforce CommissionSchool #E6316 · WIOA eligible provider
American Heart AssociationAHA Training Site
Plan your summer enrollment
Contact admissions for the next cohort’s confirmed dates, application deadline, tuition and training schedule before applying. Summer availability and attendance requirements are separate from the standard program schedule.
What students explore
- Patient care and activities of daily living
- Vital signs, observation and infection prevention
- Phlebotomy and EKG fundamentals
- Clinical communication, safety and documentation
Coursework, practice and clinical learning
The summer pathway combines online study, scheduled skills sessions and clinical learning. Ask DMS for the current cohort plan, including required hours and placement arrangements. All requirements for the applicable certification exam still apply.
Review the standard Patient Care Technician program
Students and families
High school and college students may explore this pathway. Eligibility depends on the student’s graduation timeline and program requirements. Parent or guardian consent is required for students under 18. See the standard program page for certification and admissions information.
Career outlook
Hospitals, rehabilitation centers, long-term care and other patient-care settings.
BLS does not publish a separate Occupational Outlook Handbook profile for the PCT title. Related national benchmarks are shown below; they are not PCT wage estimates.
| Occupation | Median annual pay, May 2025 | Projected growth, 2025–2035 |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing assistants | $42,260 | 3% |
| Phlebotomists | $45,230 | 7% |
Sources: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook. Median pay includes experienced workers and is not a starting-pay or graduate-outcome promise. Texas and Dallas-area pay varies by employer, duties and experience. Reviewed October 25, 2026.
After the program
From certification to your first job
Passing the exam is the start, not the finish. We stay with you until you're ready to walk into your first shift.
Practice until it's second nature
Our RN-led team has you repeat each skill hands-on until you're confident — not just until a checklist is signed.
Earn the Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A)
A national credential from the National Healthcareer Association, recognized by employers across the U.S. As an NHA partner school, DMS helps eligible students schedule their exam.
Get job-ready
Resume and interview help, professional communication, and career seminars throughout the year — so you know what hiring managers expect before you apply.
Looking for funding? DMS is a WIOA eligible training provider. See if you qualify
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