Patient Care Technician

Postsecondary: H170694

This program is designed to prepare advanced Nursing Assistants, Health Care Technicians, Patient Care Assistants, Nursing Aides and Orderlies, or Home Health Aides students for employment as health care technicians or to provide supplemental training for persons previously or currently employed in any of these occupations. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills, expanding the traditional role of the nursing assistant. Upon completion, the graduate will be prepared to care for patients in hospitals, nursing homes, home health agencies or private homes. Typically, a student may expect to complete this program in 600 hours. Students who do not meet the minimum grade levels for this program (Reading: 10.0, Math: 10.0, Language: 10.0) will be required to enroll in the Vocational Preparatory Instruction lab in order to receive a Certificate of Completion.