Patient Care Technician Program
Division of Health Sciences and Nursing
Program Mission
The mission of the Patient Care Technician Program is to provide training and education in the fundamentals of patient care and basic nursing skills, basic venipuncture and electrocardiogram to meet current and future health needs.
Program Learning Outcomes
Students who successfully complete the Patient Care Technician Program will be able to:
- Evaluate vital signs, activities of daily living (ADLs), and review of systems to inform nursing team on patient care.
- Analyze an EKG strip for artifacts, errors, and abnormalities to inform the provider.
- Prepare a specimen sample for the laboratory through appropriate aseptic technique, draw order, and labeling/handling
- Facilitate patient safety through adherence to regulatory and facility guidelines.
- Apply clinical skills towards scope of practice to foster optimal patient outcomes in coordination with team members.
Student achievement related to Program Learning Outcomes is assessed systematically and results are made available on the Program Review webpage.
Campuses/Sites Offered
- Florida Parishes Campus (Greensburg)
- Sullivan Campus (Bogalusa)
Program Links
Certificate of Technical Studies in Patient Care Technician
The following criteria must be satisfied towards the completion of the Certificate of Technical Studies in Patient Care Technician:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HMDT 1170 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HCOR 1113 | EKG Applications | 2 |
| HCOR 1205 | Basic Anatomy Struct and Funct | 2 |
| HCOR 1211 | Nursing Assistant Fundamentals | 4 |
| HCOR 1214 | Nursing Assistant Skills Appli | 1 |
| HCOR 1601 | Comm Techniques in Healthcare | 3 |
| HCOR 1802 | Professional Transitions PCT | 2 |
| HPHL 1013 | Phlebotomy | 4 |
| HCOR 1210 | Adm Procedures Med Offices | 3 |
| CPTR 1000 | Introduction to Computers | 2 |
| Total Hours | 24 | |
Additional Exit Points:
Associate of General Studies
The highest exit point in the Patient Care Technician program is the Associate of General Studies (AGS). The following criteria must be satisfied towards the completion of the Associate of General Studies (AGS):
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Certificate of General Studies | 30 | |
General Education Core | ||
General Education Electives | ||
| Patient Care Technician Elective Courses* | 24 | |
| Additional Approved Electives | 6 | |
| Total Hours | 60 | |
*It is recommended that students complete the Certificate of Technical Studies in Patient Care Technician as the 30 credit hours needed for completion of the Associate of General Studies.
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Nurse Assistant:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HMDT 1170 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HCOR 1211 | Nursing Assistant Fundamentals | 4 |
| HCOR 1214 | Nursing Assistant Skills Appli | 1 |
| Total Hours | 6 | |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in Phlebotomy Skills:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HMDT 1170 | Medical Terminology | 1 |
| HCOR 1205 | Basic Anatomy Struct and Funct | 2 |
| HPHL 1013 | Phlebotomy | 4 |
| Total Hours | 7 | |
Career and Technical Certificate (CTC) in EKG Skills:
| Code | Title | Hours |
|---|---|---|
| HCOR 1113 | EKG Applications | 2 |
| HCOR 1601 | Comm Techniques in Healthcare | 3 |
| HCOR 1802 | Professional Transitions PCT | 2 |
| Total Hours | 7 | |
Special Comments:
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Anticipated program length for the completion of the highest level exit point is 2 Semesters (9mos)
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Program requirements must be completed with a programmatic grade point average of 2.0 or higher and grade of "C" or higher in all applicable coursework.
Career Information
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