Bunker Hill Community College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - 2009
Allied Health
(Certificate Programs):

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Overview

Program ID - CT.AHPCA

This program prepares students to deliver direct patient care through classroom teaching, lab practice, and actual clinical experience in hospitals and long-term care facilities. The program prepares students for a variety of positions in health care and also allows them to take prerequisite courses for the Nursing, Medical Imaging, Respiratory Therapy, Clinical Laboratory Sciences, or other related programs.

Career Outlook:
Graduates of this program qualify for employment in hospitals, clinics, chronic care facilities, and the home environment as multi-skilled workers, patient care technicians, patient care associates, medical aides, certified nursing assistants, and home health aides. The program prepares students in Healthcare Provider CPR Certifications. Graduates are eligible to sit for certification exams for State Nurse Aide and Home Health Aide.

Upon completetion of this program graduates will be able to:

• Perform direct patient care competently.
• Perform basic computer skills.

Program Requirements:

• High school diploma or GED certification.
• Attendance at information session, individual program application and interview with program staff.
• Complete college placement tests in reading, math, and English.
• Health insurance, completion of health form, and completion of CORI.

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