Patient Care Technician
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CIP 512601
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Certificate
of Technical Studies
Description
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Cost
Mission
and Program Description:
The Patient Care Technician certificate
program prepares individuals for a variety of job opportunities
in the health occupations areas and is generated to meet the
need for cross training of employees in health care facilities.
Graduates may find employment in long-term care facilities,
hospitals, laboratories, and clinics where basic bedside nursing
skills are required, as well as the skills of phlebotomy,
performing electrocardiograms (EKG), stress testing, and holter
monitoring procedures. All OBRA skill standards are included
into this competency-based curriculum. The program consists of
classroom/lab instruction and supervised/preceptor clinical
activities. Prior to clinical, the student must present a
current CPR card for Basic Life Support for Health Care
Providers.
Upon successful completion of this
competency-based program, students may be eligible to take
certification exams in Phlebotomy, Nursing Assistant,
Electrocardiogram (EKG) Technician, and/or Patient Care
Technician.
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Length of Program:
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27 Semester Credit Hours
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Education Requirements:
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High School Diploma or GED Required
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| Placement Exam Scores: |
Spring 2008 Program Placement Score Chart (.pdf) |
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CTS (Fall 07) |
COMPASS Scores: Read 70; Math 36; Engl./Writ.
33
ACT Scores: Read 15; Math 16; Engl./Writ.
14
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Approximate Total Cost of Books and Supplies:
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Contact the Student Affairs Office of the campus of your
choice
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Licensure/Certification:
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Certifications, as listed above, may be earned upon
successful completion of all courses
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The objectives of the Patient Care Technician program is to
provide training that will enable students to
- Gain a working use of terminology, skill, and
professional attitude needed for employment in the medical
field.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of basic computer
applications.
- Demonstrate knowledge and skills of EKG principles and
provide and acquire 45 hours of clinical externship under
the supervision of a preceptor in a variety of health care
settings.
- Acquire supervised preceptor clinical hours in a variety
of health care sites for practical experience with
Phlebotomy principles.
- Demonstrate a working knowledge of administrative
procedures and records management.
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EMPLOYMENT
OPPORTUNITIES
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COST
An application or re-application
fee and a testing fee per component are charged for each Application
for Admission submitted.
Tuition is paid by the semester.
(SEE - Tuition and Fees) Students
are also required to purchase books and supplies separately. Contact
your host campus for a complete projected cost of this program.
The college accepts cash, personal
and company checks, MasterCard or Visa for all fees. A percentage
of tuition and fees are refundable up to the tenth day of instruction.
No refund will be made after the tenth day.
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