Patient Care Technician
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Program: H170694
CIP# 0351.390205
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600 Hours
~10 Months
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PELL Eligible
VA Eligible
Bright Futures
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Program Description
This program is designed to prepare students for employment as advanced cross trained nursing assistants (patient care technicians), Health Care Technicians, Patient Care Assistants, Nursing Aides and Orderlies (66008439), Home Health Aides (66011456), or Allied Health Assistants. This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills, expanding the traditional role of the nursing assistant, for both acute and long term care settings.
Admission requirements
Must be 16 years of age or older, background check, fingerprinting (must be performed by Walton County School District), urine drug screen, physical including PPD, TB skin test.
Program Structure
| OCP | Course Number | Course Description | Course Length | Resident Tuition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A | HSC0003 | Basic Healthcare Worker | 90 hours | $259.20 |
| B | HCP0121 | Nurse Aide and Orderly | 75 hours | $216.00 |
| C | HCP0332 | Advanced Home Health Aide | 50 hours | $144.00 |
| D | HCP0020 | Patient Care Assistant | 75 hours | $216.00 |
| E | HSC0016 | Allied Health Assistant | 150 hours | $432.00 |
| F | MEA0580 | Advanced Allied Health Assistant | 100 hours | $288.00 |
| G | PRN0094 | Patient Care Technician | 60 hours | $172.80 |
| Total | 600 hours | $1728.00 |
| Additional Costs | Resident |
|---|---|
| Registration Fee/Parking Fee | $60.00 |
| Approximate Additional Cost | $130.00 |
| Approximate Books/Supplies | $800.00 |
| Approximate Lab Fee | $750.50 |
| Approximate Total Program Cost | $3468.00 |
| patient_care_technician_handbook_2017-2018.pdf |
Certifications: CNA; Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT)
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Instructor: Theresa Bolton
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BoltonT@walton.k12.fl.us
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(850)892-1240 ext.5183
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Program costs are subject to change