Patient Care Technician Certificate Program Costs

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The following is a list of program fees for applicants accepted into the program. These figures may change due to price increases. For more information on tuition, visit Tuition & Fees.

Estimated Program Costs

Item Estimated Cost Resources / Breakdown
Non-Refundable College of DuPage Application  $20.00  
In-District Tuition (5 credits)  $780.00
  • 5 credits of PCT courses x $156/credit = $780.00
Course Fees  $326.00 Malpractice insurance included
Stethoscope  $14.50 (optional: Littmann II SE-$100.00)
Blood pressure cuff  $29.98 (do not purchase a BP cuff with an attached stethoscope)
Uniform Varies
  • Navy scrub top and pants (no joggers); closed toed white shoes
    Conservative undergarments, stockings and medic sleeves (if needed to cover arms)
    Watch (with sweep second hand)
State Examination Fee  $160.00  
Criminal Background Check $73.99 Clinical Requirement Packet
Mandatory Drug Testing $67.99 Clinical Requirement Packet
Medical Document Manager $20.49 Clinical Requirement Packet
Clinical Requirements  Varies  
 Estimated Total  $1,492.95 + Uniform + Clinical Requirements  
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