Patient Care Technician Level I Certificate
The Patient Care Technician Program prepares students to provide direct patient care under the guidance of nurses, physicians and other Healthcare professionals in a variety of healthcare settings, including long-term and acute care facilities.
As a Certified Patient Care Technician, a student may perform some or all of the following tasks:
- Provide direct patient care to include hygiene and comfort measures, vital signs, and other activities of daily living
- Obtain ECG (electrocardiograph) readings
- Perform phlebotomy procedures
Recommended Program of Study
The Patient Care Technician Certificate will be conferred to students who:
- complete all of the courses with the letter grade of 'C' or better
- complete all lab hours satisfactorily
- meet all clinical hours and requirements in a satisfactory manner
First Semester
| NURA 1301 | Nurse Aide for Health Care | 3:2:4 |
| NURA 1160 | Clinical Nursing Assistant/Aide and Patient Assistant/Aide | 1:0:3 |
| HITT 1305 | Medical Terminology I🖱 | 3:3:0 |
| HPRS 1201 | Introduction to Health Professions | 2:2:1 |
Second Semester