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Program Description
This program is designed for students wanting to complete a one-year (two semester) Certificate in Patient Care Technician and enter the workforce. Students explore a wide range of skills and techniques required for patient care. The Patient Care Technician (PCT) certificate is designed to prepare students for entry-level careers in a variety of health care environments such as clinics, hospitals, nursing homes or long term care facilities. Upon completion, students can take the National Certified Patient Care Technician (NCPCT) exam through the National Center for Competency Testing.
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First Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| HPR 101 | Customer Service in Healthcare | 2 |
| HPR 119 | Computers in Health Care | 2 |
| HPR 208 | Medical Record Terminology | 2 |
| NUA 101 | Nurse Aide Health Care Skills | 4 |
| NUA 170 | Nurse Aide Clinical Experience | 1 |
| ELECTIVE | HWE 100 or, HPR 108, NUA 171, and NUA 174 | 0-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11-14 |
Semester Note: You make take the elective in either Semester 1 or Semester 2, but you are not required to take the elective in both semesters.
Second Semester
Courses are displayed to show the fastest path to your award and should be completed in the order listed. If you are unable to complete all courses listed in a semester, complete as many courses in this sequence as your schedule allows. If you have questions or concerns about your MAP, please see your Pathways Advisor.
| HPR 112 | Phlebotomy | 4 |
| HPR 179 | Seminar: Phlebotomy | 1 |
| HPR 180 | Internship: Phlebotomy | 2 |
| HPR 190 | Basic EKG Interpretation | 2 |
| HPR 200 | Advanced ECG Interpretations | 2 |
| ELECTIVE | HWE 100 or, HPR 108, NUA 171, and NUA 174 | 0-3 |
| Total Credit Hours: | 11-14 |
Semester Note: If you took the Elective in Semester 1, you do not need to take it in Semester 2.