Patient Care Technician
Offered at Main Campus
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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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| A | HSC0003 | Basic Healthcare Worker | 90 hours |
| B | HCP0121 | Nurse Aide and Orderly | 75 hours |
| C | HCP0332 | Advanced Home Health Aide | 50 hours |
| D | HCP0020 | Patient Care Assistant | 75 hours |
| E | HSC0016 | Allied Health Assistant | 150 hours |
| F | MEA0580 | Advanced Allied Health Assistant | 100 hours |
| G | PRN0094 | Patient Care Technician | 60 hours |
| Total | 600 hours |
| Costs | |
|---|---|
| Tuition - Resident | $1,752.00 |
| Lab & Professional Fee | $825.00 |
| Estimated Books/Supplies | $930.00 |
| Registration Fee/Parking Fee | $70.00 |
| Estimate of Total Program Cost | $3,577.00 |
Program costs are subject to change
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Completion and Placement Rates for 2019
Completion-67% Placement-100% Industry Certification: Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), Certified Patient Care Technician (CPCT), Certified EKG Technician (CET), and Certified Phlebotomy Technician (CPT) |
Technology Requirement:
ECTC will supply students with required technology. Students are not required to purchase devices or software. |
Instructor: Deana Majors MajorsD@walton.k12.fl.us (850) 892-1240 ext. 5172