The Patient Care Technician program educates students about health care issues, patient/resident rights, industry regulations and standards of care, safety standards, ethics, legal issues, therapeutic communication, and basic patient care skills. This class has several components: a hybrid classroom incorporating student-focused teaching methods and computer-based learning and communication, simulation lab skills training, and clinical attendance at local healthcare facilities. The program requires self-discipline, respect for policies and procedures, respect for others, good communication skills, honesty, patience, and determination from all of its students.
At the end of the Patient Care Technician program, students will challenge the certification exam and if they pass, they will earn their certification.
This practicum program is for senior class students.
The Health Science Theory class is for junior level students. In this class, students will prepare for their final year in the Health Science program. This preparation will include exploring topics such as teamwork and collaboration with classmates, therapeutic communication, basic human anatomy and physiology, workplace safety and prevention of injuries to both themselves and patients, infection control and prevention, and patient care skills, just to name a few.