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Patient Care Technician
The Patient Care Technician prepares you to work in a hospital environment under the direct supervision of a registered nurse. Students are trained to perform clinical skills such as blood collection, EKGs, catheterization, recording vital signs and patient treatments, and other tasks related to patient care. Patient Care Technician graduates can expect to find employment opportunities in hospitals, rehabilitation centers, and placement agencies.
To obtain the Patient Care Technician certificate, the student must complete these 4 modules: Basic Patient Care Skills (or current CNA), EKG, Phlebotomy, and Advanced Nursing Skills. This program will take 2-3 quarters to complete.
SUGGESTED COURSE SEQUENCE
Prerequisites |
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AHE 116 Explore Health Careers |
4 Credits |
AHE 110 The Human Body: |
5 Credits |
BSTEC 104 Medical Terminology |
3 Credits |
BSTEC 129 PC Basics |
3 Credits |
SHS 170 HIV/AIDS and |
1 Credit each |
Prerequisites are offered every quarter.
Note: Students with previous healthcare experience or education may be able to waive some or all of the prerequisites. Please consult with an adviser for more information
1 st Quarter |
|
AHE 162 Basic Patient Care Skills |
6 Credits |
AHE 164 CNA Practicum |
2 Credits |
AHE 114 EKG Technician |
3 Credits |
AHE 119 EKG Practicum |
3 Credits |
2 nd Quarter |
|
AHE 141 Phlebotomy Technician |
5 Credits |
AHE 143 Pbt-Clinical Externship |
4 Credits |
AHE 130 CNA--Advanced Skills |
3 Credits |
AHE 131 Advanced Skills Practicum |
1.5 Credits |
* Please see the tentative course schedule
