Patient Care Technician/Assistant (PCT5) (513902) Technical Certificate of Credit

The Patient Care Technician/Assistant (PCT/A) program is a micro-credential program designed to expand the skills and knowledge of Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) working within various healthcare settings. Upon completion of the program, students will be eligible to take the Certified Patient Care Technician/Assistant (CPTC/A) exam offered by the National Healthcare Association (NHA).

Length of Program: 1 Semester

Entrance Date: Beginning of each semester.

Entrance Requirements: Refer to Admission criteria. Click for Entrance Score Requirements.

Age: Applicant must be 16 years of age or older.

Education: A high school diploma or equivalent (GED) is not necessary for application or admission, but must be received prior to the awarding of this certificate. College transcripts will be evaluated on an individual basis.

Additional Requirements: TB skin test or chest x-ray, BLS for Healthcare Provider issued by the American Heart Association, First Aid issued by the American Heart Association, drug screen, background check, vaccination record.

Program Final Exit Point: Patient Care Technician/Assistant, Technical Certificate of Credit.

Credits Required for Graduation: 3 minimum semester hour credits required for graduation.

Cost

Admissions Fees: $384.00
Tuition: $321.00
Total: $705.00

Occupational Courses
PCTA 1000Patient Care Technician/Assistant Fundamentals Pre-requisites NAST 1100 - Nurse Aide Fundamentals ( 202112L ) NAST 2100 - Nurse Aide Accelerated ( 202112L ) NAST 2105 - Nurse Aide Fast Track ( 202312L ) The Patient Care Technician/Assistant (PCT/A) course is designed to prepare Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to expand their skills. This comprehensive course combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills to ensure students are well-equipped to provide high-quality care to patients in various healthcare settings. Topics include, Patient Care; Compliance, Safety,& Professional Responsibility; Infection Control; Phlebotomy; EKG. (Disclaimer: Colleges can choose to utilized the Practicum hours outline within this course as a instructor led lab with required check-offs or as a true clinical course with required supervised work experience.)

Occupational Courses

PCTA 1000Patient Care Technician/Assistant Fundamentals

Pre-requisites NAST 1100 - Nurse Aide Fundamentals ( 202112L ) NAST 2100 - Nurse Aide Accelerated ( 202112L ) NAST 2105 - Nurse Aide Fast Track ( 202312L ) The Patient Care Technician/Assistant (PCT/A) course is designed to prepare Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs) to expand their skills. This comprehensive course combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills to ensure students are well-equipped to provide high-quality care to patients in various healthcare settings. Topics include, Patient Care; Compliance, Safety,& Professional Responsibility; Infection Control; Phlebotomy; EKG. (Disclaimer: Colleges can choose to utilized the Practicum hours outline within this course as a instructor led lab with required check-offs or as a true clinical course with required supervised work experience.)