2016-2017 Catalog

Health Care: Patient Care Technician Certificate

The Patient Care Technician (PCT) Certificate program is designed to prepare students to work in a variety of health care environments. Students gain technical expertise to provide effective clinical assistance to patients. The PCT program prepares a student to work as an entry-level patient care technician in a clinic, hospital, nursing home or long-term care facility. Students will learn how to perform basic laboratory procedures, administer electrocardiograms, check vital signs, assist in medical examinations, and perform phlebotomy procedures. 

This program is a combination of lecture and practical exercises in a simulation laboratory and in actual clinical settings.  Upon successful completion of this program, the student is eligible to take the State of Colorado Nurse’s Aide Certification exam as well as national certification exams for EKG, Phlebotomy and Patient Care Technician. All courses must be completed to obtain the PCT Certificate.

Students will be required to complete and pass a criminal background check, drug screen and provide proof of immunizations prior to starting internships/clinical experiences. Students unable to complete these requirements will not be able to begin the program.  Information on Gainful Employment.

Patient Care Technician Requirements: 21.5 credits

HPR 101Customer Service in Health Care

2

HPR 112Phlebotomy

4

HPR 116Computers in Health Care

1

HPR 178Medical Terminology

2

HPR 180Internship

3

HPR 190Basic EKG Interpretation

2

HPR 200Advanced ECG Interpretations

2

HPR 275Special Topics: Patient Care Technician Certification Exam Prep

0.05

NUA 101Certified Nurse Aide Health Care Skills

4

NUA 170Nurse Aide Clinical Experience

1