Global Healthcare Workers Certification Association™ (GHCWCA™) showing each credential with a description, job duties, renewal requirements, and cost.
GHCWCA – Globally Recognized Credentials Chart
| Credential | Description | Core Job Duties | Renewal Requirements | Cost (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GCMA – Globally Certified Medical Assistant™ | Validates competency in administrative and clinical medical assisting aligned with WHO and international healthcare delivery standards. | – Assist physicians during exams – Take patient histories & vital signs – Administer injections & medications – Perform EHR documentation | Every 2 years: 10 CEUs, CPR/BLS recertification, skills verification | $325 |
| GCST – Globally Certified Surgical Technologist™ | Certifies surgical technologists in pre-, intra-, and post-operative procedures meeting global operating room safety protocols. | – Prepare OR and sterile field – Pass instruments to surgeons – Maintain sterile technique – Handle surgical specimens | Every 2 years: 12 CEUs, skills verification, OR safety training | $475 |
| GCPCT – Globally Certified Patient Care Technician™ | Recognizes multi-skilled allied health professionals trained in global patient care, basic nursing, and phlebotomy. | – Provide bedside patient care – Assist with ADLs – Collect specimens – Perform EKGs & basic wound care | Every 2 years: 8 CEUs, CPR/BLS renewal, skills verification | $300 |
| GCPT – Globally Certified Phlebotomy Technician™ | Confirms phlebotomy skills and laboratory safety knowledge according to ISO and CLSI international standards. | – Perform venipuncture & capillary draws – Prepare & label specimens – Follow infection control & biohazard disposal | Every 2 years: 6 CEUs, skills verification, lab safety update | $250 |
| GCPRT – Globally Certified Pharmacy Technician™ | Certifies pharmacy support personnel in dispensing, medication safety, and regulatory compliance per global standards. | – Prepare and dispense prescriptions – Manage inventory & labeling – Follow global medication safety protocols | Every 2 years: 8 CEUs, skills verification, regulatory update | $325 |
| GCDMS – Globally Certified Diagnostic Medical Sonographer™ | Validates competency in ultrasound imaging and patient safety per global radiology and diagnostic protocols. | – Perform ultrasound exams – Operate imaging equipment – Prepare reports for physicians | Every 3 years: 15 CEUs, skills verification, imaging safety compliance | $425 |
| GCDA – Globally Certified Dental Assistant™ | Confirms skills in assisting dentists, infection control, and dental radiography per WHO oral health standards. | – Prepare patients for procedures – Assist during dental treatments – Sterilize instruments & manage dental records | Every 2 years: 8 CEUs, infection control update, CPR/BLS | $275 |
| GCET – Globally Certified EKG Technician™ | Certifies competency in cardiac monitoring and ECG interpretation following international cardiology guidelines. | – Perform 12-lead ECGs – Monitor cardiac rhythms – Maintain equipment & patient records | Every 2 years: 6 CEUs, skills verification | $250 |
| GCRT – Globally Certified Radiology Technician™ | Recognizes radiologic technologists trained in global imaging safety, positioning, and equipment operation. | – Perform diagnostic X-rays – Ensure radiation safety – Maintain imaging equipment & records | Every 3 years: 12 CEUs, radiation safety certification, skills verification | $400 |