Patient Care Technician

Certificate of Proficiency

30708

Advisor:
Mayuree Sozanski

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

HCE 100	Basic Health Care Concepts and Skills	4 credits
HCE 101	Basic Life Support	2 credits
HCE 112	Medical Terminology	2 credits
HCE 114	Math for Medications	2 credits

Total Health Care Education Core Requirements

10 credits

HCE 180	Patient Care Technician	4 credits
HCE 186	Phlebotomy and Clinical Laboratory	2 credits
HCE 188	Electrocardiogram	2 credits

Total Curriculum Requirements

18 credits

Total Minimum Certificate Requirements

18 credits

A grade of "C" or better in each course is required to receive an EAC certificate.

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