MUSC Health announces new Patient Care Technician Training Program
January 16, 2025
MUSC Health’s Workforce Development announced a new initiative to train patient care technicians (PCTs) through an innovative, hands-on program. PCTs work closely to support health care providers by performing various tasks to assist in patient care. To celebrate their commitment to the program, a signing ceremony will take place on Thurs., Jan. 16, at 10:00 a.m. in the MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown classroom, located at 2435 Forest Drive in Columbia.
This program represents a collaboration between Midlands Technical College, Apprenticeship Carolina and MUSC Health. Designed to equip participants with both practical skills and real-world experience, the program ensures a pathway to employment and success in the health care field. Key details include:
- On-the-job training: Participants will gain valuable hands-on experience while training at MUSC Health Columbia Medical Center Downtown.
- Classroom instruction: Participants will gain their Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)certification; training sessions will utilize classroom space at Midlands Technical College, providing a robust educational foundation.
- Grant funding: The program is generously funded by Apprenticeship Carolina, covering 140 hours of training.
- Paid-learning opportunity: Trainees will receive compensation throughout their training period, making this a paid opportunity to learn and grow in the health care field.
- Guaranteed employment: Upon successful completion, participants will be offered full-time employment with MUSC Health, ensuring job security and career advancement.
This year’s program features seven signees who are embarking on this transformative journey to become patient care technicians. Their commitment underscores the vital role PCTs play in providing exceptional care to patients and supporting the broader health care team.
“We are thrilled to launch this program and invest in the next generation of health care professionals. This collaboration exemplifies our commitment to workforce development and providing opportunities that benefit both our community and the future of health care,” said Lance Coleman, chief nursing officer, MUSC Health Midlands Division.
“Midlands Technical College is proud to partner with MUSC Health to help address the critical workforce shortage in health care,” said MTC Provost Dr. Barrie Kirk. “Working with MUSC Health will allow both institutions to help train and retain talent in our growing Midlands community.”
The signing ceremony will serve as an official kickoff for the program, highlighting the importance of collaboration in addressing the growing demand for skilled health care professionals. Media representatives and community members are invited to attend.
For more information about the Patient Care Technician Training Program or the signing ceremony, please contact Latoya Washington, Workforce Development Coordinator, at 803-256-5908 or [email protected].
About MUSC
Founded in 1824 in Charleston, MUSC is the state’s only comprehensive academic health system, with a mission to preserve and optimize human life in South Carolina through education, research and patient care. Each year, MUSC educates over 3,100 students in six colleges and trains 950+ residents and fellows across its health system. MUSC leads the state in federal and National Institutes of Health and research funding. For information on our academic programs, visit musc.edu.
As the health care system of the Medical University of South Carolina, MUSC Health is dedicated to delivering the highest-quality and safest patient care while educating and training generations of outstanding health care providers and leaders to serve the people of South Carolina and beyond. In 2024, for the 10th consecutive year, U.S. News & World Report named MUSC Health University Medical Center in Charleston the No. 1 hospital in South Carolina. To learn more about clinical patient services, visit muschealth.org.
MUSC has a total enterprise annual operating budget of $7.1 billion. The 31,000 MUSC members include world-class faculty, physicians, specialty providers, scientists, contract employees, affiliates and care team members who deliver groundbreaking education, research, and patient care.
About Midlands Technical College
Midlands Technical College (MTC) is a six-campus, two-year comprehensive community college serving Richland, Lexington, and Fairfield counties in South Carolina. The college provides higher education opportunities that stimulate the local economy by generating a world-class workforce and enhancing the social vitality of the community. MIDLANDSTECH.EDU.
About Apprenticeship Carolina
Apprenticeship Carolina is a division of the SC Technical College System, dedicated to creating innovative apprenticeship programs that bridge education and industry needs. apprenticeshipcarolina.com
