Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
In Person
When offered
Evening Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
Student received basic patient care train during the four-week Certified Nursing Assistant Class. Each student will receive additional training in Phlebotomy and Electrocardiology (EKG). Completion of the course will allow each student to take the National Exam to become a Nationally Certified Patient Care Tech. The student is ALSO eligible to take the State's Certification Exam to become a Certified Nursing Assistant and the National Healthcareers Association's National Exam to become a Nationally Certified Patient Care Technician. The increase a student employment options to include Long-Term care facilities and hospitals. Typically, having a license in additional to the Certificate of Proficiency will increase the students employment options and wage potential.
Tuition will cover the both licenses for two years.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
6
Hours
130
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
ARKANSAS College of Health Careers
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Curriculum Competency Based
Yes
Training Location(s)
9714 West Markham Street, Little Rock, Arkansas
Local WIB
5005 - City of Little Rock
Name of Credential
National Certified Patient Care Technician
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
None.
Refund Policy
Yes. Student complete withdrawal form.. Refund is based on Arkansas College of Health Careers Handbook.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - NHA
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)
$48.00
Testing/Exam Fees
$155.00 Testing fees must be paid to the National Healthcareers Association and HD Masters prior to the students testing.
In-State Tuition
$2,000.00
Out-of-State/District Tuition
$2,000.00
Registration Fee
$50.00
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$122.00 Gloves, masks, bandages, gauze, needles (varies sizes), lancets, blood tubes, tube holders, electrodes, alcohol wipes, sanitizer
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,375.00
Total Out-of-State Program Cost
$2,375.00
