PROGRAM OUTLINE
600 CLOCK HOURS
Tuition: $5,500.00 Registration Fee: $75.00 Total Cost of Program: $6,775.00
OTHER FEES:
Nursing Assistant Competency Examination: Written – English and Clinical Skills – $93.00 FDLE Screening – (Background report for those residing in Florida longer than 5 years) – $34.00
FBI Screening – (Nationwide background report for those residing in Florida less than 5 years) – $53.00 Estimated Cost of Books/Materials & Kit: $1,020.00
PROGRAM OBJECTIVE:
Upon completing this program, graduates will possess the skills and hands-on experience needed to become entry-level Patient Care Technicians, utilizing patient care skills in various healthcare settings.
PROGRAM DESCRIPTION:
The Patient Care Technician program is designed to train students in all relevant aspects of patient care, including personal care, physical comfort, diagnostic testing specifically, electrocardiography, phlebotomy, home health care needs, and providing post-operative care, geriatric care, and other critical functions. Graduates of this program will be prepared to work at the entry-level in hospitals, home health agencies, clinics, laboratories, and other healthcare settings.
PROGRAM OUTLINE
Full-time students will complete this program in 30 weeks. Part-time students will complete the program in 37 ½ weeks.
HSC 100 Health Science Core Fundamentals
82 Theory Hours/0 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/82 Clock Hours
The Health Science Core offers students a foundation in medical career skills. Students learn the structure and function of the human body, its chemical processes, the pathology of diseases and medical terminology. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the healthcare delivery system, and health occupations, basic infection control procedures, HIPPA guidelines, and the general laws and ethical responsibilities of healthcare workers. Students will learn to respond to emergency situations, practice safety and security procedures, apply basic math and science skills, apply interpersonal communications skills and concepts, and understand the developmental principles of the life cycle, medical terminology and many other essential foundational areas.
HAE 100 HIV/AIDS Education
4 Theory Hours/0 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/4 Clock Hours
This course is designed to provide the necessary information concerning HIV/AIDS and the medical worker. Students will learn the history of HIV/AIDS, procedures and protocols required for caring for HIV/AIDS patients, the pathology of the disease and the expectations, objectives of clinical management that is standard for HIV/AIDS patients.
CPR 100 CPR-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
1 Theory Hours/3 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/4 Clock Hours
This course will prepare students with emergency procedures in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Upon successful completion of the course and passing the tests, students will be certified in CPR.
HHA 100 Verbal & Written Communications
60 Theory Hours/0 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/6 Clock Hours
This course is designed to enhance verbal and written communication skills. Students engaged in this course will learn basic sentence structure and grammar, for the purpose of developing the ability to communicate clearly and concisely in the healthcare setting. Verbal communications will be developed through oral presentation and word enunciation.
HHA 101 Laws & Ethical Standards for Home Health Aides
4 Theory Hours/0 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/4 Clock Hours
Students will learn the laws and ethical standards that govern the activities of the Home Health Aide. Students will hold active discussion on ethical issues that are faced in the Home Health setting.
HHA 102 Physical Comfort and Patient Safety
5 Theory Hours/5 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/10 Clock Hours
Students develop skills in patient care, specifically in physical comfort and patient safety. Students will learn the importance and the appropriate procedures and actions in creating a comfortable and safe environment for patients.
HHA 103 Nutrition
10 Theory Hours/5 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/15 Clock Hours
Protocols for patient care include nourishment, nutrition and procedures for feeding patients. Students learn the importance of balanced nutrition, diabetic diets and other special needs diets and essential nutrition care for patients.
HHA 104 Infection Control Procedures
5 Theory Hours/10 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/15 Clock Hours
This course is designed to train students on procedures for infection control. Students will demonstrate knowledge of OSHA guidelines, as well as skills in isolation procedures, gloving, and appropriate hand washing techniques.
HHA 105 Home Health Care
7 Theory Hours/10 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/17 Clock Hours
Students will become oriented as to the purpose and history of home health care. Students will learn about the medical workers involved in home health care and the role of the home health aide in the home health setting. Students will practice patient care skills and administrative skills involved in home health care.
PBY 100 Structure & Function of the Circulatory System & Related Medical Terminology
11 Theory Hours/0 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/11 Clock Hours
Students in this course will demonstrate knowledge of the circulatory system and the use of related medical terminology. Students will study the blood, its components and function within the human body.
PBY 101 Law & Ethics and the role of Phlebotomy Technicians in the healthcare setting
4 Theory Hours/0 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/4 Clock Hours
Students will learn the laws which govern the duties and the work settings of the Phlebotomy Technician. Students will develop understanding of their specific ethical responsibilities critical to the role of the Phlebotomy Technician.
PBY 102 Phlebotomy Skills Theory & Lab
10 Theory Hours/20 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/30 Clock Hours
This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and practice of procedures required for blood draws. These include sanitation techniques and sterilization procedures, veni-puncture, identification of labeling, identifying orders and other essential information for the development of the phlebotomy skills base.
PBY 103 Specimen Transfer, Accessioning & Processing
12 Theory Hours/12 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/24 Clock Hours
This course concentrates on the specific procedures involved in transferring blood products and specimens, its proper storage and the processing involved. The course also places emphasis on the importance of accessioning, the entry portal for the record of a specimen entering the laboratory system. Ultimately students will learn the importance of accuracy and following procedure to increase safety and reduce the risk of error.
PBY 104 Quality Assurance & Safety Procedures
3 Theory Hours/3 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/6 Clock Hours
In this course students will develop the skills base and thinking processes involved in ensuring quality and safety in client care, laboratory processes and records accuracy.
HSC 101 Basic Anatomy & Physiology & Medical Terminology
30 Theory Hours/0 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/30 Clock Hours
This course is designed to provide an overview of basic anatomy and physiology. Students will develop a basic understanding of the major body systems, their structure and function, and related pathologies of diseases. Students will also develop their medical terminology skills in this course.
HSC 102 Safety, Sanitation, and Emergency Procedures
2 Theory Hours/4 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/6 Clock Hours
This course is designed to provide safety, sanitation and emergency skills in the context of the Nursing Assistant. Students will learn to identify emergency situations from possible adverse pharmaceutical reactions, to cardiac arrest. Students will learn to survey each setting in which a patient is located in order to assess safety, and practice sanitation skills.
HSC 103 Law and Ethics in Patient Care
4 Theory Hours/0 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/4 Clock Hours
Students will learn the laws which govern patient care and the role of the Nursing Assistant. Students will learn about the requirements for their career path and the laws that govern the work setting of the Nursing Assistant. Students will also learn the ethical responsibilities of the Nursing Assistant.
CPR 100 CPR-Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
1 Theory Hours/3 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/4 Clock Hours
This course will prepare students with emergency procedures in Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation. Upon successful completion of the course and passing the tests, students will be certified in CPR.
NAT 100 Patient Care Procedures for Nursing Assistants
4 Theory Hours/4 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/8 Clock Hours
In this course students develop the skills to perform patient care procedures, such as ambulation, output measurements, patient positioning, range of motion exercises, personal care, bed making, taking vital signs, and other important functions and procedures required in patient care.
NAT 101 Post-Operative Care
This course is designed to help students understand the needs of post-operative patients. Students will learn the standard protocols, physical care and comfort, appropriate communication with post-operative patients and their families.
NAT 102 Rehabilitative & Geriatric Care
12 Theory Hours/10 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/22 Clock Hours
Students will learn the process, techniques and procedures involved in rehabilitative care. Students will learn their role in the process of rehabilitation. This course also provides training in geriatric care. Students will learn communication techniques and real world circumstances involved in caring for the elderly.
NAT 103 Nursing Assistant Externship
0 Theory Hours/0 Lab Hours/40 Externship Hours/40 Clock Hours
Students will have the opportunity to work in a Nursing Care Facility where they will gain exposure to real life care giving experiences. Under the supervision of a Registered Nurse, students will have hands on opportunities to apply skills which complete the educational experience of a Nursing Assistant.
EKG 100 Structure and Function of the Cardiovascular System & Related Medical Terminology
11 Theory Hours/0 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/11 Clock Hours
This course is designed to provide theory on the cardiovascular system, its structure and function in the human body. Students will learn the composition of the heart, its blood flow, layers of the heart, cardiac muscle, heart valves, cardiac cycles, heart rate and the pathology of diseases. Students will demonstrate skills in related terminology.
EKG 101 Laws and Ethical Standards of Electrocardiography
4 Theory Hours/0 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/4 Clock Hours
In this course students will learn the laws that govern Electrocardiography, its instrumentation, context of clinical setting, and the ethical responsibilities of the Electrocardiography Aide.
EKG 102 EKG Instrumentation and Modalities
18 Theory Hours/18 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/36 Clock Hours
Students will develop skills and knowledge of procedures for the use and maintenance of Electrocardiography instruments, equipment and supplies. Students will practice the various modalities, and the procedures for client preparation.
EKG 103 Patient Preparation and Care Procedures
8 Theory Hours/16 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/24 Clock Hours
This course is designed to provide the knowledge and practice of patient preparation for electrocardiography. Students will learn communication techniques involved in instructing patients, the physical handling of patients, preparing the area for testing, the positioning of leads and the use of gels and other substances, and supplies utilized in the testing procedure.
PCT 100 Patient Care Technician Theory & Skills Lab I
20 Theory Hours/65 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/85 Clock Hours
Pre-requisites: HSC 100, HHA 100, HHA 101, HHA 102, HHA 103, HHA 104, HHA 105, HAE 100, CPR 100,
PBY 100, PBY 101, PBY 102, PBY 103, PBY 104, HSC 101, HSC 102, HSC 103, NAT 100, NAT 101, NAT 102,
NAT 103, EKG 101, EKG 102, EKG 103
In this course students will review skills learned in prior courses, practice their skills, and explore the different areas of the diverse patient care assisting skills they possess. Students will experience practical application of theoretical concepts, receive competency evaluations of skills performance in a simulated healthcare setting, and hone their professional skills.
PCT 101 Patient Care Technician Theory & Skills Lab I
20 Theory Hours/60 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/80 Clock Hours
Pre-requisites: HSC 100, HHA 100, HHA 101, HHA 102, HHA 103, HHA 104, HHA 105, HAE 100, CPR 100,
PBY 100, PBY 101, PBY 102, PBY 103, PBY 104, HSC 101, HSC 102, HSC 103, NAT 100, NAT 101, NAT 102,
NAT 103, EKG 101, EKG 102, EKG 103
In this course students will review skills learned in prior courses, practice their skills and explore the different areas of the diverse patient care assisting skills they possess. Students will experience practical application of theoretical concepts, receive competency evaluations of skills performance in a simulated healthcare setting, and hone their professional skills.
PCT 102 Career Preparation for Patient Care Technicians
12 Theory Hours/0 Lab Hours/0 Externship Hours/12 Clock Hours
This course is designed to prepare students for the job search and career development. Students will learn about the various human resource management procedures involved in hospital employment, and other healthcare settings. Students will develop their resumes, professional image, job search skills and practice interviewing techniques. Students will develop a strategic plan for seeking out their first jobs as Patient Care Technicians. They will develop knowledge of certifications for Patient Care Technicians and opportunities for long term career growth.
