Patient Care Technician (Continuing Education)
Short Term
Upon completion, students will be able to provide basic patient care including bathing, feeding, and catheter care, and will also know how to complete phlebotomy venipuncture, capillary blood draws, and EKGs.
Prerequisites and Requirements
(These items are not covered in the course fee)
- Proof of High School Diploma or high school equivalency
- Proof of the following immunizations are due at the time of registration: (two doses or positive titer MMR, Varicella; T/dap; Hep B series; Influenza/Flu (exempt for summer term only); and TB (annual TB test).
- Navy Blue scrubs (tops and bottoms) and puncture resistant, closed toe shoes or sneaker (all white or all black)
- Criminal background check and drug screening which will be administered by Castle Branch. Do not do this on your own. Information will be provided at orientation once a student registers for a class.
- CPR certification - only the American Heart Association Basic Life Support is accepted.
- Proof of medical health insurance
Registration: View the Allied Health Checklist and attend an information session to learn how to submit prerequisites and how to register.
This course qualifies for financial assistance.
MED-3300G Patient Care Technician
This course prepares students for a career as a Patient Care Technician (PCT), who serves as an integral member of the health care delivery team and provides care for hospital patients, long-term care patients, and dialysis centers. Topics covered in this course include: verbal and nonverbal communication, empathy, patient advocacy, the implications and impact of the healthcare system on patients, compliance, safety, professional responsibility, infection control, and basic medical terminology. Upon completing the program, the student will be able to provide basic patient care including bathing, feeding, and catheter care, and will also know how to complete phlebotomy venipuncture, capillary blood draws, and EKGs. Prerequisites: 1. Must be at least 18 years old; 2. Proof of High School Diploma or equivalent; 3. Proof of the following immunizations is due at the time of registration: two doses or positive titer MMR, Varicella; T/dap; Hep B series; Influenza/Flu; and TB (annual TB test/Blood or skin). 4. CPR certification (only the American Heart Association Basic Life Support is accepted). 5. Proof of medical health insurance. Please email cealliedhealth@durhamtech.edu for questions regarding the program or registration process.
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Dates | Location | Building | Room | Time | Format |
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| 96581 |
2/3 - 8/12
8/18 - 8/29
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Main Campus |
227
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M,T 9:00:00 AM - 2:00:00 PM
M,T,W,TH,F 7:00:00 AM - 3:30:00 PM
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Classroom |