Patient Care Technician - Forrest Junior College

Patient Care Technician from Forrest Junior College is a Campus Certificate Clinical Nurse degree that prepares you for a Nursing career. The Patient Care Technician program provides students with the knowledge and skills to prepare for a position as a patient care technician (PCT). This is a new approach to patient care . A patient care technician, sometimes referred to as a medical care technician, is a multi-skilled member of the health care team. Under the direction of a registered nurse or other licensed professional personnel and alongside other health care providers, the patient care technician works directly with the patient, giving physical care and emotional support. This twelve month program is intended to provide the student with the necessary training for entry into the patient care technician profession. In addition to basic patient care skills, the student will have an understanding of computer basics, communication skills, medical terminology, basic anatomy and physiology, medical and surgical asepsis, cardiac monitoring, and electrocardiography. CPR, first aid and safety, and phlebotomy are also part of this multi-skilled training program. The program is taught using classroom and lab instruction. Internships provide practical applications of the courses in the program. Graduates will hold C.N.A. certification*. Graduates may also seek certification as a patient care technician (PCT) and/or as a phlebotomist (PBT). See the certification options page for additional information. Graduates may work in a wide variety of medical managed care settings: hospitals, clinics, long-term care and assisted living. Patient care technicians may also work in private homes assisting patients who may need contact, care, and supervision. View more details on Forrest College . Ask your questions and apply online for this program or find other related Clinical Nurse courses.