Patient Care Technician

This course prepares students for job search and career development. Students will learn about various human resource management procedures 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. The Patient Care Technician program trains students in all relevant aspects of patient care, including personal care, physical comfort, diagnostic testing, 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.

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 Length:
Full-time students will complete this program in 30 weeks. Part-time students will complete the program in 37 ½ weeks.

Patient Care Technician

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 five (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 Courses Outline

Our program courses cover various topics relating to your field of study. You’ll also have the opportunity to dive deeper into topics of interest through experiential learning projects, internships, and research opportunities.

Course Lengths:

Students will complete some programs in 3 to 53 weeks, depending on their enrolled programs and whether they attend part or full-time. Please choose the program you’re interested in below to see its course outline and length.

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