Patient Care Associate Career Outcomes
Your future in patient care starts here
Did you know that the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) predicts the need for healthcare support professionals will grow by 15.4% in the next decade?
When you earn your PCA certificate at Goodwin, you will be prepared to meet this demand. You’ll graduate ready to work in many rewarding healthcare settings, such as:
- Assisted living communities
- Doctors’ offices and special clinics
- Home healthcare agencies
- Hospice care centers
- Hospitals
- Outpatient clinics
- Long-term care facilities (like nursing homes)
- Rehabilitation centers
- And more!
Even better, your certificate will prepare you for more than just being a PCA. You will also learn the skills to work as a certified nursing assistant (CNA), phlebotomist, or electrocardiogram (EKG) technician — giving you more job options in important healthcare roles!
Do I need to earn special licensure to work as a PCA?
While PCAs are not required to hold a state license, many employers prefer nationally recognized certifications to ensure clinical readiness.
At Goodwin University, our Patient Care Associate certificate program prepares you to sit for certifications like the Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPCT/A) exam through the National Healthcareer Association (NHA). This credential can boost your qualifications, helping you stand out in a competitive healthcare field.
We’re ready when you are
- Enrollment is hassle-free, and it’s easy to get started.
- Financial aid is available, and we’re still accepting applications.
- You will find comprehensive support services that will get you through college and into a great career.
- We are veteran-friendly, and we understand and respect the needs of veteran students.
- If you want to transfer in credits, we can typically review your transcripts of prior learning in less than one business day.