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Patient Care Technician Certificate Curriculum
Patient Care Technician
Certificate of Proficiency
30708
Advisor:
Mayuree
Siripoon
This program will prepare you for an entry-level
position as a patient care technician. Emphasis is on technical skills
necessary to perform personal care to complex patients, implementation of
selected portions of care plan including respiratory services, rehabilitation
services, EKG, and phlebotomy under the supervision of registered nurses.
The following entry proficiencies are
recommended:
- A ninth grade or higher reading
level as determined by an EAC Placement Test or completion of ENG 100, Writing
Fundamentals.
- Mathematics skills at the MAT
077 level or higher as determined by an EAC Placement Test or successful completion
of MAT 055, Basic Math.
Curriculum Requirements
Health Care Education Core Requirements
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NUR 100
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Nursing Assistant
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6 credits
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HCE 101
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Basic Life Support
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2 credits
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HCE 112
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Medical Terminology
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2 credits
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HCE 114
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Math for Medications
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2 credits
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Total Health Care
Education Core Requirements
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12 credits
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HCE 180
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Patient Care Technician
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4 credits
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HCE 186
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Phlebotomy and Clinical
Laboratory
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2 credits
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HCE 188
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Electrocardiogram
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2 credits
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Total Minimum
Certificate Requirements
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20 credits
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A grade of "C" or better in each course is required to receive an
EAC certificate.
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