Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, IHE Certificate of Completion, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to Employment
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
The Patient Care Technology program will introduce students to curricula in Nursing Assistant, EKG/Telemetry, Phlebotomy, Emergency Medicine, and Medical Terminology. The program includes face-to-face and online instruction as well as a variety of lab activities for the critical hands-on learning. Students who complete the program will be eligible to test and receive a national certification in Patient Care Technology making them much more employable as Patient Care Technicians (PCTs). Students who wish to pursue further study may do so with credits earned.
Details
Hours
14
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
Arkansas State University Beebe, Searcy Campus
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
1800 East Moore Avenue, Searcy AR 72143
Local WIB
5020 - North Central
Name of Credential
Certificate of Proficiency: Patient Care Technician
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
Scholarships; Grants
Refund Policy
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - Higher Learning Commission
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for women?
No
Is this proposed curriculum considered a nontraditional program of training services for men?
No
Cost Items
Books (Estimated)
$500.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$554.00 Student may choose to take any or all of the following certification tests after successfully completing the program (paid by student to third party): CNA certification exam ($165.00), PCT certification exam ($155.00), Certified Phlebotomy Technician exam ($117.00), and/or Certified EKG Technician exam ($117.00).
In-State Tuition
$2,289.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$3,283.00
Total In-State Program Cost
$3,343.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$4,337.00
