The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center Health Academy program announces the certification of its latest cohort of Patient Care Technicians through the National Healthcareer Association. All students pictured are seniors who will be completing their 2nd year of the health academy program this May. From left, front row, Breanna Weaver (Crestview), Lily Hawkinson (Beaver Local), Taylor Rogan (Beaver Local), Trinity Sturgeon (United), Paige Irey (United), Emma Forinash (Crestview), Aliva Rudebock (Crestview), Hannah Moffett (Columbiana), Alyssa Kakavros (Columbiana); back row, Madison Farrant (Leetonia), Kayli Frazier (Beaver Local), Rylee Hoover (East Palestine), Matt Lehman (Columbiana), Olyvia Barnett (Crestview), Catherine Brewer (Southern Local), Aiden Davis (Southern Local) and Grace Seeger (Columbiana). Absent from the photo are Constance Nally (United) and Danielle Shasteen (United). (Submitted photo)

LISBON — The Columbiana County Career and Technical Center Health Academy program announces the certification of its latest cohort of Patient Care Technicians through the National Healthcareer Association.

These certifications are a testament to the hard work and dedication of the Health Academy students at the CCCTC. Patient Care Technicians play a crucial role in healthcare delivery, providing direct patient care under the supervision of nurses and other medical professionals. By completing rigorous training and obtaining certification, the Patient Care Technicians demonstrate proficiency in vital tasks such as monitoring patient vital signs, assisting with activities of daily living, obtaining specimens for testing, and providing compassionate support to patients and their families.

Students who obtain their Patient Care Technician Certification complete this post-secondary certification while also completing their high school curriculum simultaneously.

“Earning national certification is a great stepping stone. Whether a student decides to enter the workforce after graduation or pursue a college degree, this certification gives them a competitive advantage over other candidates. I am so proud of their accomplishments and am excited to see the impact they will make in the future, ” said Pam Dawson, RN, Health Academy Instructor.