NEXT CLASS BEGINS JANUARY 5, 2015
The Patient Care Technician program is designed to prepare students for employment as:
- Patient Care Technicians
- Nursing Aides and Orderlies
- Home Health Aides
This program offers a broad foundation of knowledge and skills, expanding the traditional role of the Nursing Assistant for both hospital and long term care.The course content includes, but is not limited to:
- Personal Patient Care Skills
- Principles of Infection Control
- Home Health Care Services
- Physical and Safety Functions
- Phlebotomy Procedures
- EKG Modalities
- Restoration
| Course Number |
Course Title |
Course Length |
| HSC0003 |
Basic Healthcare Worker |
90 Hours |
| HCP0121 |
Nurse Aide and Orderly |
75 Hours |
| HCP0332 |
Advanced Home Health Aide |
75 Hours |
| HCP0020 |
Patient Care Assistant |
75 Hours |
| HSC0016 |
Allied Health Assistant |
150 Hours |
| MEA0580 |
Advanced Allied Health Assistant |
100 Hours
|
Total Program Length: 600 Hours/5 Months
Program Schedule:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am to 3:30 pm
Industry Certifications Available:
Students who successfully complete the Patient Care Technician program are eligible to take the Florida Certified Nursing Assistant Exam.
Program Accreditations:
Florida Board of Nursing
Degree College Credit Transfer Opportunity:
There is an articulation agreement between the Broward Technical Colleges allowing students who have successfully completed the Patient Care Technician program to be given advanced standing in the Practical Nursing Programs. Students will receive 165 hours of credit.
Contact Information:
Ms. Meghan Emerson, Counselor for Patient Care Technician
754-321-5891
Meghan.Emerson@browardschools.com
Approximate Total Program Cost - Tuition and Fees (Books and Materials are Extra)*:
Florida Resident $1872.
*Prices are subject to change without notice. Florida residents must present two (2) types of ID as proof of residency.
