Patient Care Technician, Certificate

Program Description:

The purpose of this program is to prepare the student for an entry level position as a patient care technician. The program provides competency in the fundamentals of patient care and basic nursing skills. The student will also gain the knowledge and skills required of home health aides as well as obtain training in basic EKG and venipuncture (for blood collection). Graduates will be qualified for employment in hospitals, nursing homes, and other health related organizations. The university awards a certificate upon completion of this program.

Program Requirements (20 Credits)

Core Requirements

PCT 105	Fundamentals of Patient Care and Treatment	2
PCT 110	Medical Terminology	2
PCT 115	Anatomy and Physiology	2
PCT 120	Introduction to EKG	1
PCT 125	Phlebotomy and Injections	3
PCT 130	Hospital Procedures	2
PCT 145	Nursing Clinical Practice	2
PCT 150	Adult Geriatric Care	2
PCT 200	Externship	4

Medical students are required to wear medical attire at all times. Students must furnish their own uniforms.

All students must have liability insurance in order to participate in the clinical rotations.

All students must provide BLS, OSHA, HIV, and HIPPA seminar completion forms in order to participate in the clinical rotations.

Students must complete 120 hours of clinical practice.