Bunker Hill Community College

PROGRAM OVERVIEW

PATIENT CARE TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATE PROGRAM - 2007
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 entry-level positions in health care, at the same time allowing them to take prerequisite courses for the Nursing, Medical Imaging, Surgical Technology, 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. Graduates receive a BHCC Certificate, State Nurse Aide, Home Health Aide, and Healthcare Provider CPR Certifications.

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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