Patient Care Technician & EKG Technician Programme
Develop the patient-care, clinical-support and electrocardiography competencies required to support patients and healthcare teams across modern healthcare environments.
If you are searching for a Patient Care Technician course in Trinidad with additional EKG training and access for Caribbean students, Global Career Institute provides an integrated allied health programme combining patient-care competencies with foundational electrocardiography skills.
Global Career Institute’s Patient Care Technician & EKG Technician Programme prepares students to develop competencies in direct patient support, vital-sign monitoring, infection prevention, mobility assistance, patient observation, clinical communication and electrocardiographic procedures.
The PCT and EKG Programme at a Glance
Programme: Patient Care Technician & EKG Technician
Programme Area: Allied Health | AMCA Accreditation
Duration: 6 Months
Delivery: Hybrid — Live Online Theory and Scheduled Practical Training
Location: Global Career Institute, Chaguanas, Trinidad & Tobago
Regional Enrolment: Available to eligible Caribbean students subject to programme delivery and practical-training arrangements
Payment Plans: Available
What Is a Patient Care Technician?
Understanding your role as a PCT
Patient Care Technicians provide essential clinical support by assisting with patient care, monitoring vital signs, supporting mobility and safety, observing changes in condition, and communicating effectively with the healthcare team. Because this programme also includes EKG training, students additionally develop foundational electrocardiography skills that strengthen their overall clinical-support capabilities.
Career Pathways
Career pathways may include opportunities in hospitals, medical centres, clinics, cardiology and diagnostic services, rehabilitation facilities, long-term care settings, physicians’ offices, and other patient-care or clinical-support environments. Depending on the employer and jurisdiction, potential roles may include Patient Care Technician, Patient Care Assistant, Clinical Support Assistant, EKG/ECG Technician, and Healthcare Assistant. Employment titles, duties, and entry requirements vary across organisations and territories.
What You Will Learn
The programme develops knowledge and practical competencies in key areas of phlebotomy practice.
- Introduction to Patient Care
- The Patient Care component builds the clinical knowledge and practical skills needed to support patients safely and professionally. Students develop an understanding of the human body, medical language, vital signs, patient observation, mobility, infection prevention and everyday care procedures used across healthcare environments.
Learn the principles of accurate electrode placement for standard EKG recording. Develop practical competency in following appropriate procedures to obtain technically acceptable electrocardiographic tracings.
Understand the purpose of EKG testing and the technician’s role within cardiac diagnostic support.
- Anatomy and Physiology & Medical Terminology
Explore the structure and function of major body systems and understand how they relate to patient health, illness and everyday clinical care.
Develop foundational knowledge of the heart, circulation and cardiac electrical conduction.
Develop confidence using the medical terms, abbreviations and healthcare language commonly encountered in clinical environments and patient documentation.
- Vital Signs & Patient Monitoring
- Learn to measure, record and understand key vital signs, including temperature, pulse, respiration, blood pressure and oxygen saturation, while recognising when findings may require further attention.
- Develop foundational awareness of common clinical emergencies, warning signs and the appropriate steps for escalating concerns within the healthcare team.
Develop an understanding of accurate recordkeeping, reporting, confidentiality and the importance of clear documentation within patient care.
Practical competency is an essential component of the GCI Patient Care Technician Programme.
Assessment may include:
- Written examinations or quizzes
- Assignments
- Case-based activities
- Patient-care skills assessments
- Practical demonstrations
Who Should Consider This Programme?
The programme may be suitable for:
- Individuals considering further education or advancement within healthcare
- Persons interested in direct patient-care roles
- Healthcare support personnel seeking additional professional development
- Persons seeking practical training in vital signs, patient observation and clinical procedures
Global Career Institute is based in Chaguanas, Trinidad & Tobago and serves learners throughout the Caribbean.
Eligible students from other Caribbean territories may enrol in the programme subject to the delivery arrangements available for their country and the requirements governing practical training.
Prospective regional students should contact GCI Admissions before registration to confirm the arrangements applicable to their location.
Entry Requirements
Applicants to the Patient Care Technician Programme should be able to demonstrate the academic readiness, professionalism and personal responsibility required for allied health training.
Where an applicant does not meet the standard entry requirements, GCI Admissions may review the application individually to determine whether an alternative entry pathway is appropriate.
Applicants are expected to:
- Meet Global Career Institute's minimum academic entry requirements for the programme
- Be able to participate in live online classes and scheduled practical training
- Have reliable access to the internet and a suitable device for online learning
- Submit all required identification, academic and admissions documentation
Why Study at Global Career Institute?
GCI serves students in Trinidad & Tobago and throughout the Caribbean, helping expand access to career-focused professional education.
Practical Training
Patient Care & EKG is a technical discipline. The programme therefore combines theoretical instruction with structured practical skills development.
Hybrid Learning
Live online instruction provides greater accessibility while scheduled practical training supports competency development.
Caribbean-Focused Education
GCI serves students in Trinidad & Tobago and throughout the Caribbean, helping expand access to career-focused professional education.
Professional Standards
Training emphasises patient safety, professionalism, clinical procedures and responsible practice.
Flexible Payment Options
Payment arrangements are available to support students who require greater flexibility in financing their studies.
Financing Your Programme
GCI operates a flexible payment model designed to make internationally aligned training accessible across all countries we serve. Your Programme Advisor will confirm tuition and payment plan details during your admissions consultation.
Application Processing Fee
A non-refundable application processing fee is payable upon completion of your application. The fee is applicable by country:
| Country | Application Processing Fee |
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| Trinidad & Tobago | TTD $250 |
| OECS Countries | XCD $100 |
| Jamaica | JMD $8,000 |
| International | USD $45 |
How to Apply for the PCT / EKG Programme
Patient Care Technician cohorts are offered according to Global Career Institute’s Academic Schedule. Before applying, prospective students should review the Academic Schedule to confirm:
The next available cohort
Application or registration deadlines
Orientation dates
Class commencement dates
Practical-training schedules where available
Check the Next Cohort
Review the GCI Academic Schedule and confirm the next available Phlebotomy Technician intake.
Review the Programme Requirements
Read the programme information carefully and ensure that you understand the entry requirements, programme duration, delivery format, practical-training requirements and tuition obligations.
Complete Your Application
Complete the GCI online application form and provide the requested applicant information.
Submit Required Documents & Await Admissions review
Applicants may be required to provide supporting documentation as part of the admissions process, including identification and relevant academic documents. The GCI Admissions Team will review the application and supporting information to determine whether the applicant meets the requirements for admission. Applicants may be contacted if clarification or additional documentation is required.
Receive Your Admissions Decision
Successful applicants will receive confirmation of admission together with information regarding programme registration, tuition payment and the next steps required to secure their place.
| Secure Your Place | Prepare for Orientation and Classes |
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| Complete the required registration and payment process within the stated deadline. | Registered students will receive programme onboarding information including: |
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Need Help Before Applying?
If you are unsure whether you meet the entry requirements, which cohort to select, or how practical training will apply to your location, contact the GCI Admissions Team before submitting your application.
Speak With Admissions
- Telephone: +1 (868) 610-2855
- WhatsApp: +1 (868) 377-3659
- Email: study@gcareerintl.com
- Admissions Opening Hours 9am-5pm | Monday to Friday
- 37 Eleanore Street, Chaguanas Trinidad & Tobago
Apply here for the PCT / EKG Programme
Quick and easy application process:
If the next cohort is not yet open for registration, prospective students may still submit an enquiry to receive information on upcoming intakes.
Frequently Asked Questions
You’ve got questions! And we’ve got the answers!
When Is the Next Patient Care Technician & EKG Technician Cohort?
Patient Care Technician & EKG Technician cohorts are offered according to Global Career Institute’s Academic Schedule. Prospective students should review the Academic Schedule to confirm the next available intake, registration deadline, orientation date, class commencement date and any scheduled practical-training sessions.
What Is the Tuition Fee?
Tuition varies by country and programme delivery arrangements. Prospective students should contact the Global Career Institute Admissions Team to confirm the tuition, payment options and any applicable fees for their location.
I live outside Trinidad. How will practical training work?
Practical arrangements may differ according to the student's country and the delivery model available for that intake.
Caribbean applicants should confirm their country's practical-training arrangements with GCI Admissions before enrolment.
Registration Process. Ready to Apply?
Complete your application today and begin your journey with GCI.
- Speak With Our Admissions Team
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