Patient Care Technician

Program Objectives: 1) To prepare students to meet the requirements of the State of Florida for the training of Patient Care Technicians which includes the occupational levels of Home Health Aide, Nurse Assistant, Patient Care Assistant, as well as three allied health modules including a) Rehab/Restorative Aide Skills, b) Phlebotomy skills, and c) EKG skills. 2) To be prepared to give care to patients in the home, in long term care, in nursing homes, in acute hospitals, in out-patient and rehab settings, as well as Adult Living Facilities and Physician’s Offices, 3)To prepare students to successfully obtain and maintain employment in a wide variety of health care settings, 4) To prepare students for an effective job search, 5) To prepare students to take the State of Florida Nurse Assistant Certification Exam, 6) To prepare students to have allied health skills in addition to all other caretaking skills appropriate for Nurse Assistants so they may access the wide variety of health care career opportunities.

Program Description: This program includes Home Health Aide, Nurse Assisting, Patient Care Assisting, as well as one of the following allied health modules for students to choose from, such as: Rehab/Restorative Aide Skills, Phlebotomy Skills, or EKG skills. Classroom lectures, demonstrations, return demonstrations, and clinical experience in selected Nursing Homes, Outpatient Settings and Hospitals include the required curriculum framework and National Patient Safety Standards, and Program Course Standards for Patient Care Technicians. Lectures, exercises, case studies assignments, IPR Skills, and role playing are designed to develop logical thought, and conflict resolution as it relates to Health Care and Medical Ethics. Students are cross-trained in the areas of their choice in the allied health area(s) they are most interested in to enhance their value to employers and offer them the greatest variety of career opportunities. A great deal of emphasis is placed upon students’ theoretical and clinical proficiency so that they will be well prepared to take the State of Florida Nurse Assistant Clinical Competency Demonstration Exam and the State of Florida Nurse Assistant Theoretic Knowledge Written Exam. Job Search assistance is provided so that the student may find employment opportunities to meet their unique needs. Employment and Re-Employment Skills, Conflict Resolution Skills, and Sensitivity Training are also included in this program for selfimprovement. Instructors are available daily to offer special help to students as needed. Students are encouraged to enhance their capabilities and be motivated to meet their personal goals in a positive, caring atmosphere where graduation expectations begin the first day of class. National Patient Safety Standards and Quality Measures are incorporated throughout.

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ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS for PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN

1. 17 years of age or older.
2. Demonstration of an interest in the training provided.
3. Proof of High School Diploma or GED. If not from the US, equivalency of a US High School Diploma must be ascertained.
4. Students participating in non-Title IV grant programs who don’t have a HS Diploma may be accepted and will be offered remediation sessions.          
5. Compliance with the “Drug Free” college requirements.
6. Proof of U.S. Citizenship or Permanent Residency if not born in the U.S.

The following are required prior to official acceptance into the program and prior to attending clinical. Clinical is mandatory for completing all programs at ANHO:

1. Clinical sites may require health screenings including but not limited to Tuberculosis Testing, Influenza Vaccine, and/or physical exam.
2. A negative urine drug screening must be obtained.
3. Ability to pass the Florida Board of Nursing requirements and Clinical requirements for Criminal Background Checks. Potential students with such problems will be helped with exemption procedures if applicable, and if not applicable, will be strongly advised not to register for health care programs due to Florida Statute 456.0635 described below.
4. Demonstrate the ability to meet Satisfactory Academic Progress.