CEHC 30000 - Patient Care Technician Program

CEU: (25.2 )

This course will introduce the theoretical applications and techniques related to the role of the Patient Care Technician. Involving multi-skilled direct and indirect patient care responsibilities including but limited to diagnostic procedures such as 12-lead electrocardiography, phlebotomy and specimen collections. Emphasis will be placed on safety, documentation, standard precautions, legal and ethical considerations and OSHA standards. There will be a review of Nurse Assistant competencies. Application of course content will be reinforced in the supervised clinical setting. Excellent preparation for entry into any nursing program. This course provides preparation for the national certification exam as a Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomist, and EKG Technician.