PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN
The Therapeutic Services Concentration allows the student to explore careers focused on changing the health status of the patient over time.
Health professionals in this concentration work directly with patients; they may provide care, treatment, counseling and health education information. Clinical experience requires students to obtain the Hepatitis B Vaccination, Flu Shot, COVID Vaccination, and TB Test. After successful completion of the Classroom instructions on skills and Medical Terminology, student will go to clinical area to use knowledge and apply to Patient Care.
WHAT ARE THE CLASSES ABOUT?
Healthcare Safety
Infection Control
Patient Care
Medical Terminology
Phlebotomy
EKG
WHAT SKILLS WILL STUDENTS LEARN?
Hand washing
Safety & Body Mechanics
Bathing
Feeding & Diets (Therapeutic)
Therapeutic Communication
Positioning Patient
Infection Control
Vital Signs
Bed manners
Patient Rights
Personal Protective Equipment usage
Transfer of Patient to Wheel Chair
Health Clinical Experience in designed to be used in conjunction with a Health Science Education course that includes a clinical specialization experience. Instructional content focuses on extending career preparation and technical skills associated with a previously selected clinical specialization.
Medical Terminology introduces students to the language of medicine. Students will gain an understanding of basic elements, rules of building and analyzing medical words, and medical terms associated with the body as a whole. Utilizing a systems approach, students will define, interpret, and pronounce medical terms relating to structure and function, pathology, diagnosis, clinical procedures, oncology, and pharmacology. In addition to medical terms, common abbreviations applicable to each system will be interpreted.
WHAT CERTIFICATIONS ARE AVAILABLE?
CPR & First Aid/AED
Patient Care Technician
WHAT JOBS/JOB TITLES ARE AVAILABLE TO THE STUDENTS AFTER GRADUATION?
Patient Care in Hospital
Home Health
Clinic and Doctor’s office
Hospice Care
WHAT WORK SKILLS WILL BE NEEDED FOR THESE JOBS?
Mathematical
Ability to lift 50 lbs
Team work
Good Reading and Communication skills
Leadership Development
Technical Skills
WHAT SKILLS SHOULD A STUDENT HAVE TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR PROGRAM?
Students interested in Firefighting and Emergency Medical Services at PCTC should have good motor skills, be able to focus and work under high pressure situations, the ability to lift heavy loads, be able to pass physical assessments, be patient and compassionate.