The Patient Care Technician Program focuses on building a complete and solid foundation for students in classroom theory, lab, and hands-on clinical components. Students will become competent in basic patient care skills; learn basic review the key concepts of anatomy and physiology; cardiac function; performing EKG; phlebotomy; basic nursing care; nutrition; therapeutic communication; and critical thinking.

Individuals prepared through the Patient Care Technician program may seek employment in acute care hospitals, sub-acute care facilities, outpatient laboratories, cardiac rehabilitation centers, and various medical providers.

Requirments: ?Students must obtain a registration packet. Online registrations are not available.?Students must be high school graduates or possess a GED.?Students must be 18 years of age.?Students must maintain their own health insurance.?Forms for Physical and Immunizations must be provided at the time of registration. Student physical must be completed by doctor or nurse practitioner indicating they are in good health and meet the requirements for the course. We cannot accept physicals that were completed over six months ago.?Students must have a 2-step PPD. The PPD must consist of the following: Students must go to the doctor to receive the first injection and then return within 48-72 hours to have it read by their practitioner. The second PPD must be completed within 7-21 days after the 1st and read within 48-72 hours. There must be proof from your doctor's office of completion of both. PPD's are good for one year.