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Patient Care Technician Program

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Undergraduate Certificate of Technical Studies

Program Title

Patient Care Technician 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.

College Division

Division of Health Sciences & Nursing

Program Admissions Requirements

Outcome

Evaluate vital signs, activities of daily living (ADLs), and review of systems to inform nursing team on patient care.

Outcome

Analyze an EKG strip for artifacts, errors, and abnormalities to inform the provider.

Outcome

Prepare a specimen sample for the laboratory through appropriate aseptic technique, draw order, and labeling/handling.

Outcome

Facilitate patient safety through adherence to regulatory and facility guidelines.

Outcome

Apply clinical skills towards scope of practice to foster optimal patient outcomes in coordination with team members.

Campuses

Florida Parishes Campus, Sullivan Campus