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Global Alignment
The Globally Certified Patient Care Technician (GCPCT) credential sets the international standard for frontline healthcare support staff. Unlike national certifications, GCPCT ensures technicians are prepared to deliver safe, competent, and compassionate care under frameworks recognized worldwide.
This certification is aligned with:
- ISO/IEC 17024 personnel certification standards.
- CMS, WHO patient safety guidelines, and The Joint Commission standards.
- International frameworks for nursing support, dialysis care, phlebotomy, EKG, and patient monitoring.
- Recognition across healthcare systems to support workforce mobility, compliance, and patient-centered care.
By aligning with global standards, GCPCT professionals are equipped to support nurses and physicians in hospitals, long-term care facilities, outpatient clinics, and home health environments, ensuring consistent quality of care across borders.
Exam Content Breakdown
The GCPCT examination validates broad-based knowledge and skills essential for patient care across clinical settings.
| Domain | Content Areas | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| Patient Care & Safety | ADLs (activities of daily living), hygiene, nutrition, mobility, fall prevention. | 20% |
| Vital Signs & Monitoring | Temperature, pulse, respirations, blood pressure, pulse oximetry, weight. | 15% |
| Phlebotomy & Specimen Collection | Venipuncture, capillary sticks, specimen handling, infection control. | 15% |
| EKG & Basic Cardiac Monitoring | Lead placement, rhythm strip recording, safety standards. | 10% |
| Renal & Dialysis Support | Patient prep, equipment setup, infection control, post-care monitoring. | 10% |
| Infection Control & Standard Precautions | PPE, OSHA standards, WHO protocols, safe environment practices. | 10% |
| Communication & Professionalism | Cultural competence, patient rights, confidentiality, ethical practice. | 10% |
| Healthcare Systems & Documentation | Charting, EHR basics, reporting, teamwork, compliance. | 10% |
✅ Passing Score: 70% or higher
✅ Exam Format: 150 multiple-choice questions + skills demonstration
✅ Exam Duration: Written Exam: 3 hours | Practical Skills: 1 hour
👉 Verify credentials and register for examinations at GHCWCA.org