Credential(s) Offered
Industry certification, Employment, Measurable Skill Gain Leading to a Credential
Method of Delivery
Hybrid or blended
When offered
Daytime Hours
Instructional Program (CIP)
Description
In this 120-hour course (96 hours of classroom/lab time and 24 hours of clinicals) During this course, students will develop a solid foundation in healthcare principles and learn the procedures performed by Patient Care Technicians (PCTs). As a PCT, students will play an integral role in the healthcare team providing diverse patient care services in collaboration with physicians, nurses, physician assistants, advanced practice nurses and other healthcare professionals. They work closely with the nursing staff to deliver patient care through various responsibilities, including obtaining vital signs, patient hygiene, infection control, moving and positioning of patients, assisting with ambulation, transporting patients, collecting laboratory specimens, ECG placement and monitoring, care of surgical patients, care of older adults and pediatric patients. Patient Care Technicians are critical team members that generally work in the hospital, intensive care unit, emergency room, cardiac care unit, rehab facilities, long term care facilities and assisted living facilities. Upon completion of the course, students will be prepared and eligible to sit for the American Allied Health National Exam to become a Certified Patient Care Technician.
Details
Program Length (Weeks)
12
Hours
120
Entrance Requirements
High School Diploma or Equivalent
School
WIOA Approved Program
Yes
Training Location(s)
174 Cornerstone Court Suite C, Hot Springs National Park, Arkansas
Local WIB
5030 - West Central
Name of Credential
Certified Patient Care Technician
Type of financial aid offered or have access to
We do not offer financial aid at this time. We do offer a payment program to include 50% down payment with the remaining balance due at midterm. We do offer a continuing education tuition discount of $50 if the student plans on furthering education and going on to nursing school in the State of Arkansas.
Refund Policy
See the attached Refund Policy forms as this applied to all programs.
Is the proposed curriculum currently certified by an accrediting agency or similar national standardization program?
Yes - American Allied Health
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)
$185.00 Fundamental Concepts & Skills for the Patient Care Technician. This includes a textbook and workbook package. ISBN: 978-0-323-83128-4, ISBN: 978-0-323-79485-5.
Testing/Exam Fees
$110.00 National Certification Exam through American Allied Health
Graduation Fees
$35.00 Cap & gown, lamination fees for certificate.
In-State Tuition
$2,200.00
Other Fees
$185.00 Uniform, shoes, CPR Class
Registration Fee
$50.00 Non-refundable
Supplies/Materials/Hand Tools (not included in tuition)
$220.00 Stethoscope, secondhand watch, pulse oximeter, pen light, Phlebotomy supplies to include: kerlex, tourniquets, blood tubes, syringes, betadine swabs, alcohol preps, band-aids, needle holders, needles, coban, gauze.
Total In-State Program Cost
$2,985.00
